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Eastern Stream - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandEastern Stream, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
2 Positions
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Memorial University's Family Medicine Residency Training Program offers a comprehensive two-year program that prepares physicians for urban, rural, and remote practice across Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. The program uses the unique medical and geographic characteristics of the region to train competent family physicians who can provide patient-centered care in diverse environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30047
Quota
2 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, centered practice, and continuity of care, 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-Based Family Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Special Features
  • Triple C Competency-based Curriculum
  • Flight medicine in Goose Bay
  • Point of Care Ultrasound Training
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) training
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training
  • Scholarly Quality Improvement Project
  • Academic Half Day sessions
  • Core Content training sessions
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across diverse practice environments
  • Low resident to preceptor ratios
  • Tailored teaching experiences
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Mandatory scholarly project opportunities
  • Extensive certification training
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Remote community patients
Prenatal patients
Elderly patients
Indigenous populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a mandatory Quality Improvement scholarly project and can optionally undertake additional research projects in various formats.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Memorial University Medical School
  • Various community hospitals in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Rural health centers
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Rural clinics
Remote health centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine - Care of the Elderly
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Personal letter
  • Elective experiences
  • NAC OSCE
  • MCCQE Part I
  • FMProC assessment
  • Reference letters
  • 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

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Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Integrated Family Medicine6 monthsSt. John's
Care of the ElderlySpread over 6 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.