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Eastern-Clarenville - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandEastern-Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
1 Position
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Memorial University's Family Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive two-year training across urban, rural, and remote settings in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program uses the unique medical and geographic characteristics of the region to prepare competent family physicians who can practice in diverse environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30929
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
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

Competency-based medical education using the Triple C curriculum, focusing on comprehensive care, continuity of care, and preparing residents to practice in any Canadian community.

Training Setting

Training across multiple sites in Newfoundland and Labrador, including urban centers like St. John's, rural locations like Clarenville, and remote sites like Goose Bay, offering diverse clinical environments.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Remote Medicine
Urban Family Practice
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Care of Elderly
Emergency Medicine
Special Features
  • Triple C Competency-based Curriculum
  • Academic Half Day sessions
  • Core Content sessions
  • Mandatory Scholarly Project
  • Point of Care Ultrasound Training
  • Advanced certification opportunities (ACLS, ALARM, NRP, ATLS)
  • Flight medicine training in Goose Bay
  • Transfer medicine experiences
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across diverse settings
  • Low learner to preceptor ratios
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Tailored teaching experiences
  • Excellent learning opportunities
  • Supportive preceptor environment
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural community patients
Remote area patients
Obstetric patients
Elderly patients
Emergency patients
Research Opportunities

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

Teaching Hospitals
  • Memorial University Medical School
  • Clarenville Clinic
  • St. John's Health Facilities
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Remote medical site
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
  • 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

Family Medicine6 monthsSt. John's
Obstetrics & GynecologyVariableRural NL/New Brunswick
SurgeryVariableRural NL/New Brunswick
Care of ElderlyIntegrated over 6 monthsVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Rural Family MedicineLongitudinalClarenville Clinic
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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.