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Central Stream - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandCentral Stream, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

Memorial University's Family Medicine Residency Training Program offers a comprehensive two-year program focused on training physicians for urban, rural, and remote practice across Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. The program uses unique medical, geographic, and cultural characteristics to prepare residents for diverse family medicine environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29191
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 12, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Uses the Triple C Competency-based Curriculum focused on comprehensive care, continuity of care, and preparing residents to be competent family physicians ready to practice in any Canadian community.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, including urban, rural, and remote communities with diverse clinical environments.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Remote Medicine
Urban Family Medicine
Community Practice
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Special Features
  • Triple C Competency-based Curriculum
  • Academic Half Day sessions
  • Core Content sessions
  • Mandatory Scholarly Project
  • Point of Care Ultrasound Training
  • Flight medicine opportunities
  • Transfer medicine experiences
  • Enhanced Skills Programs
  • Certification training (ACLS, ALARM, NRP, ATLS)
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across diverse settings
  • Low learner to preceptor ratios
  • Tailored teaching experiences
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Multiple training streams
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Remote community patients
Prenatal patients
Hospitalized patients
Long-term care patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory Quality Improvement scholarly project, with optional additional scholarly project opportunities in research, reviews, policy, or knowledge translation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Gander Health Centre
  • Botwood Hospital
  • Twillingate Hospital
  • Fogo Island Hospital
  • Grand Falls-Windsor Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospitals
Urban medical centers
Remote health clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Care of Underserved Populations
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Elective experiences
  • NAC OSCE
  • MCCQE Part I
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries

Updated August 3, 2023

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,175

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$74,779

PGY-2

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

Academic Family Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Core Content1 week
Behavioral Medicine

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Content1 week
Scholarly Project
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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.