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Calgary - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of Calgary Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on developing competent physiatrists. The program emphasizes a supportive learning culture, interdisciplinary connections, and a resident-centered approach to medical education.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29437
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, resident self-direction, and individualized learning experiences.

Training Setting

Urban medical training environment in Calgary, Alberta, with rotations across multiple hospitals and community clinics, including Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, and various specialized medical centers.

Focus Areas
Neurorehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Management
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Cancer Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Special Features
  • Competence-By-Design curriculum
  • Wellness curriculum with 17 topics
  • Resident wellness funding
  • Academic advisor and senior resident mentor for each resident
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Rural rotation options
  • Procedural training in EMG and image-guided interventions
  • Annual joint OSCE and research day with University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan
Program Strengths
  • Close-knit resident group
  • Strong faculty support
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Flexible elective opportunities
  • High procedural training success rates
  • Resident wellness initiatives
Patient Populations
Brain injury patients
Spinal cord injury patients
Stroke rehabilitation patients
Pediatric rehabilitation patients
Cancer rehabilitation patients
Chronic pain patients
Neuromuscular patients
Amputee patients
Research Opportunities

Dedicated research blocks, opportunities in basic sciences, clinical research, medical education, health advocacy, and quality improvement

Teaching Hospitals
  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Peter Lougheed Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
EMG Training
Sports Medicine Licensing
Image-guided Interventions
Rural Physiatry Exposure
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday January 28, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Elective performance
  • Medical school transcript
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Leadership skills
  • Extra-curricular activities
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.