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Calgary - Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Calgary Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) program trains outstanding public health specialists who lead, collaborate, and innovate to improve population health. The 5-year program offers integrated clinical and academic training with flexibility to develop specialized competencies aligned with individual career goals.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29650
Quota
2 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
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing progressive independence, generalist training with opportunities for specialized experiences, and integration of clinical and academic public health learning.

Training Setting

Diverse training sites across urban and rural settings in Alberta, including university departments, provincial health agencies, and remote locations with full accommodation funding.

Focus Areas
Public Health Practice & Leadership
Academic & Consulting
Clinical & Direct Patient Care
Communicable disease control
Environmental health
Health promotion and chronic disease prevention
Cancer screening and prevention
Rural public health
Special Features
  • Joint certification in Family Medicine
  • Customizable training structure
  • Graduate degree options
  • Research project requirement
  • Distributed learning opportunities
  • Rural and remote rotation experiences
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive public health training
  • Flexible career pathway development
  • Strong academic and field training integration
  • Diverse rotation opportunities
  • Supportive research infrastructure
Patient Populations
Structurally disadvantaged populations
Underserved communities
First Nations and Inuit populations
Rural and remote populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a research or quality improvement project with program support, and can pursue thesis-based graduate degrees with various specialization options.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Calgary Family Medicine Program
  • University of Calgary Department of Community Health Sciences
  • Ministry of Primary and Preventive Health Services
  • Primary Care Alberta
  • Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
  • Public Health Laboratory
  • Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Provincial health agencies
Rural health centers
Community health sites
Enhanced Skills Training
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Population/Public Health
Health Services Research
Health Economics
Medical Education
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family Medicine Clinical Training • OngoingUniversity of Calgary Family Medicine Program

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine Clinical Training • OngoingUniversity of Calgary Family Medicine Program

PGY-3 Rotations

Academic Coursework • 1 yearDepartment of Community Health Sciences

PGY-4 Rotations

Core Field Rotations • 9 monthsVarious public health sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Senior MOH Rotations • 6 monthsVarious public health sites
Elective Rotations • 6 monthsLocal, provincial, or international sites
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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.