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Cape Breton - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityCape Breton, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
Nova Scotian IMG Stream
1 Position
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The Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency Program at Cape Breton offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on preparing family physicians for diverse practice settings. Located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the program emphasizes community-based learning, hands-on practical experience, and training across multiple clinical environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29308
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Nova Scotian IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 17, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing hands-on learning, progressive independence, and exposure to diverse clinical settings through a preceptor-guided model.

Training Setting

Community-based training in Sydney, Cape Breton, utilizing multiple acute care facilities and rural clinics, with primary teaching at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Focus Areas
Rural and Urban Family Medicine
Community-based Medical Training
Comprehensive Patient Care
Evidence-Based Medicine
Special Features
  • Preceptor model of medical training
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium (FMRES)
  • Multi-site training experiences
  • Academic half-day every two weeks
  • Dedicated study areas and computer access
  • 24/7 access to hospital fitness room
  • Dedicated family medicine resident lounge
Program Strengths
  • Strong community integration
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • High-complexity patient care environment
  • Supportive learning model
  • Emphasis on rural and urban medical practice
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Urban hospital patients
Nursing home residents
Emergency department patients
Diverse age groups and medical complexity
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected research time and support for critical appraisal skills.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital
  • Sydney Community Hospitals
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Rural clinics
Urban medical center
Regional referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
Care of the Elderly
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 23, 2026
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • November 13, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • January 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Multi-Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Academic performance
  • Clinical experience
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.