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Camrose - Family Medicine

University of AlbertaCamrose, Alberta
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
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The University of Alberta's Camrose Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on rural family medicine. Designed to produce competent, full-service family physicians, the program provides longitudinal learning, diverse clinical experiences, and a supportive community-based environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29525
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on learning, diverse clinical experiences, and preparation for full-scope rural family practice.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily in Camrose, a vibrant community of 20,000 people located near Edmonton, with additional rotations in rural Alberta sites including Red Deer, Edmonton, and other rural communities.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Full-scope Family Practice
Community-based Medical Training
Special Features
  • Longitudinal patient care experiences
  • Integrated block and clinic-based learning
  • Mandatory life support courses provided
  • Evidence-Based Medicine research projects
  • Practice Quality Improvement project
  • Monthly academic days
  • Simulation and case-based learning
  • Funding for conference presentations
Program Strengths
  • Small, collegial program with personalized learning
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Strong community integration
  • Flexible learning environment
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Geriatric patients
Pediatric patients
Obstetric patients
Emergency department patients
Palliative care patients
Mental health patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete four small Evidence-Based Medicine research projects in the first year and a Practice Quality Improvement project in the second year, with potential funding for conference presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Mary's Hospital (Camrose)
  • Red Deer Hospital
  • Wetaskiwin Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospital
Community clinics
Regional medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Obstetrics
Emergency Medicine
Geriatrics
Palliative Care
Psychiatry
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 18, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • December 16, 2025
  • December 18, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Clinical performance
  • Family Medicine experience
  • References
  • Rural interest/experience
  • Communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • FMProC assessment
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$65,232

PGY-2

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 Clinic • LongitudinalCamrose
Geriatrics/Palliative/Internal Medicine • 6 monthsCamrose
Women's Health/Pediatric Focus • 6 monthsCamrose
Addictions • 2 weeksRed Deer
Dermatology • 2 weeksRed Deer
ICU/CCU • 4 weeksRed Deer
Orthopedics • 4 weeksRed Deer
Electives • 4 weeksOn or off-site

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine Clinic • LongitudinalCamrose
Psychiatry/Chronic Pain/Physiatry Focus • 6 monthsCamrose
Radiology and Extra ER Focus • 6 monthsCamrose
Pediatric ER • 4 weeksEdmonton
Off-site Rural Family Medicine • 8 weeksVarious rural sites
Electives • 4 weeksOn or off-site
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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.