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Eastern Stream - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandEastern Stream, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
14 Positions
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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 practice environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29153
Quota
14 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

Uses the Triple C Competency-based Curriculum focused on comprehensive care, continuity of care, and preparing residents to practice in any Canadian community with competence and social responsibility.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, including urban centers, rural communities, and remote locations like Goose Bay.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Remote Medicine
Urban Family Medicine
Community-Based Family Medicine
Low-Risk Obstetrics
Special Features
  • Triple C Competency-based Curriculum
  • Flight medicine training in Goose Bay
  • Point of Care Ultrasound Training
  • Advanced certification opportunities (ACLS, ALARM, NRP, ATLS)
  • Scholarly project requirement
  • Academic Half Day sessions
  • Core Content sessions
  • Enhanced Skills programs
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across diverse practice environments
  • Low learner to preceptor ratios
  • Tailored teaching experiences
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Excellent learning opportunities
  • Supportive preceptor network
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Remote community patients
Low-risk obstetric patients
Prenatal patients
Elderly patients
Research Opportunities

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

Teaching Hospitals
  • Memorial University Medical School
  • Various hospitals in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Hospitals in New Brunswick
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Rural clinics
Remote medical sites
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
  • Medical student performance record
  • 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 Medicine6 monthsSt. John's
Obstetrics & Gynecology1-3 monthsRural NL/New Brunswick
Surgery1-3 monthsRural NL/New Brunswick

PGY-2 Rotations

Rural Family Medicine4-12 monthsEastern Stream regions
Urban Family MedicineVariesSt. John's
PediatricsVariesSt. John's or rural NL/New Brunswick
Palliative CareVariesSt. John's or rural NL/New Brunswick
OrthopedicsVariesSt. John's or rural NL/New Brunswick
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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.