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Cape Breton - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityCape Breton, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
5 Positions
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The Cape Breton Family Medicine Residency Program prepares residents to become confident and competent family physicians capable of practicing in rural and urban settings. Located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the program offers a community-based preceptor model that emphasizes hands-on practical learning across diverse healthcare environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29906
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 9, 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 practical learning through a preceptor model and exposure to diverse clinical settings.

Training Setting

Community-based training in Sydney, Cape Breton, utilizing four acute care facilities and five rural facilities, with Cape Breton Regional Hospital as the primary teaching site.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Community-based Medical Training
Comprehensive Patient Care
Evidence-Based Medicine
Special Features
  • Preceptor model with one-on-one learning
  • Multi-specialty regional hospital training
  • Comprehensive curriculum coordinated across sites
  • Academic half-day every two weeks
  • Dedicated resident lounge
  • 24/7 hospital fitness room access
  • Mock SOO exam preparation
Program Strengths
  • Strong community integration
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Emphasis on rural and community medicine
  • High-complexity patient care environment
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Complex medical cases
Diverse age groups
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time for research activities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital
  • Community clinics in Sydney
  • Rural facilities in Baddeck, Cheticamp, Arichat, Neil's Harbour
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Urban medical center
Regional referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
Care of the Elderly
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • November 27, 2025
  • November 13, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • January 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$75,527

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 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

Emergency Medicine • 4 weeksSydney
Core Family Medicine • 8 weeksSydney, North Sydney, New Waterford, Glace Bay
Orientation in FM • 4 weeksSydney
General Surgery • 4 weeksSydney
Internal Medicine • 4 weeksSydney
Hospitalist • 4 weeksSydney
FM OB • 4 weeksSydney
Gynecology • 4 weeksSydney
Orthopaedics • 4 weeksSydney
Pediatrics • 8 weeksSydney
Selective • 4 weeksCape Breton
Vacation • 4 weeksScheduled at resident's request.

PGY-2 Rotations

Residents University program can arrange up to of their elective time outside the Maritime Provinces. Other electives must be done in the Maritime Provinces. Residents can apply to do more than outside the Maritime Provinces for global health experiences. • 4 weeksDalhousie
ICU • 4 weeksSydney
Electives • 8 weeks4 weeks Resident's choice, 4 weeks Maritime Provinces
Community Family Medicine • 12 weeksBaddeck, Cheticamp, Arichat, Neil's Harbour
Core Family Medicine • 16 weeksSydney, North Sydney, New Waterford, Glace Bay
Psychiatry • 4 weeksSydney
Geriatrics • 2 weeksSydney
Palliative Care • 4 weeksSydney
Vacation • 4 weeksScheduled at resident's request.
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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.