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Central Rural Stream - Psychiatry

Memorial University of NewfoundlandCentral Rural Stream, Newfoundland and Labrador
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
1 Position
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Memorial University's Psychiatry Central Rural Stream offers a comprehensive 5-year residency program focused on training excellent general psychiatrists in a rural setting. The program provides a broad clinical and academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on rural medicine, collaborative care, and individual career development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29223
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design framework with progressive independence, emphasizing social accountability, professional development, and wellness through a comprehensive, developmentally-structured curriculum.

Training Setting

Training occurs in Grand Falls-Windsor, a rural community in Central Newfoundland, with additional rotations in St. John's at multiple hospital sites, providing a comprehensive urban and rural psychiatric training experience.

Focus Areas
Rural Psychiatry
General Psychiatry
Rural Mental Health Care
Community Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Competence by Design framework
  • Longitudinal rural training experience
  • Virtual academic integration
  • Mandatory research project
  • Psychotherapy training across multiple modalities
  • Annual resident and faculty retreats
  • Research elective opportunity
Program Strengths
  • Small program size allowing individualized training
  • Strong rural medicine focus
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum
  • Extensive psychotherapy training
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Patients across lifespan
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness
Emergency psychiatry patients
Consultation-liaison patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete one scholarly project, with options for a 3-6 month dedicated research elective and support for conference/publication presentation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Central Newfoundland Hospital, Grand Falls-Windsor
  • Health Sciences Centre, St. John's
  • Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, St. John's
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's
  • The Waterford Hospital, St. John's
  • The L. A. Miller Centre, St. John's
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospital
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Rural medicine
Research skills
Medical education
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Friday, January 30, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Electives
  • Research/Publications
  • Leadership skills
  • Interpersonal skills
Compensation & Benefits

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries

Updated August 3, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,175

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$90,868

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Additional optional benefits: 100% employee paid
Annual vacation: 4 weeks/year
CMPA dues: 100% reimbursement
Conference leave: 7 days/pd
Extended health insurance: Mandatory medical, basic life and AD&Dhttp://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/working_with_us/employee_benefits.html
Frequency of call: Excess in-hospital call > 7/28 weekday – $225, weekend – $360;Call stipend – $115 Home call > 7/21 – $75;Call stipend – $57.50
Maternity/Paternity leave: Up to One year
Meal allowance: $105 per month
Parking fees: $5/year
Provincial health insurance: Contact Medical Care Plan1-866-449-4459
Resident Student: Full-time status
Sick leave: 1 day per month

... and 1 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

Transition to Discipline8 weeksPsychiatry acute care setting
Addiction Psychiatry2 blocksGrand Falls-Windsor
Inpatient/Outpatient/ER Psychiatry3 blocksGrand Falls-Windsor
Internal Medicine/Neurology2 blocksVarious
Emergency Medicine1 blockVarious
Pediatrics1 blockVarious
Geriatric Medicine/Endocrinology1 blockVarious
Selective1 blockVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Longitudinal Inpatient/Outpatient PsychiatryFull yearGrand Falls-Windsor

PGY-3 Rotations

Core PsychiatryVariesGrand Falls-Windsor and St. John's

PGY-4 Rotations

Core PsychiatryVariesGrand Falls-Windsor and St. John's

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice12 monthsGrand Falls-Windsor
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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.