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Edmonton - Internal Medicine

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Internal Medicine
IMG Stream
7 Positions
Official Page

The University of Alberta's Internal Medicine Residency Program is a comprehensive 3-year (potentially 4-year) training program that emphasizes excellence in education, research, and clinical care. The program offers a wide range of experiences across various medical subspecialties, with a strong commitment to resident wellness, leadership development, and innovative medical education.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29468
Quota
7 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, interprofessional collaboration, and holistic resident development across CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Edmonton, including University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, and multiple community hospitals. Training sites include urban and rural settings across Alberta.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Medicine
Critical Care
Community Medicine
Rural Medicine
Special Features
  • Early adopter of Competency by Design (CBD)
  • Two-week CanMEDS rotation
  • Simulation Academic Half-Day
  • Resident-driven Wellness Committee
  • Protected research selective time
  • Academic Half-Day with core lecture topics
  • PGY1 Transition to Discipline Bootcamp
  • Night float and Night pool shift systems
  • AMBOSS articles and question bank access
  • Conference travel funding ($900/year)
Program Strengths
  • National leaders in Competency by Design
  • Strong commitment to resident wellness
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Excellent research infrastructure
  • Diverse training opportunities
  • High Royal College and board exam performance
Patient Populations
Inpatient medicine
Critical care patients
Ambulatory care patients
Community medicine patients
Rural medicine patients
Research Opportunities

Numerous opportunities for basic science and clinical research, with protected research selective time and mandatory participation in Department of Medicine Research Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Cross Cancer Institute
  • Grey Nuns Hospital
  • Sturgeon Community Hospital
  • Grande Prairie Hospital
  • Red Deer Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
General Internal Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community Medicine
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday January 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 13, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • MCCQE Part 1
  • NAC Examination
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research/Publications
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 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

Cardiology Junior • 1 block
Infectious Diseases • 1 block
ED Consults • 0.5 block
Ambulatory Clinics • 0.5 block
Medicine Jr • 3 blocks
Medicine Subspecialties • 4 blocks
Night Pool • 1 block
Selective • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

ICU • 2 blocks
CCU • 1 block
Selective • 1 block
Elective • 2-3 blocks
Elect2 • 0.5 block
MSS Subspecialty Consults • 1 block
SR MED Consults/NF/Evenings • 1.5 blocks
Community IM • 1 block
Senior CTU • 1 block
Ambulatory Clinics • 0.5 block
Night Pool • 0.5 block

PGY-3 Rotations

MED SR CTU • 2 blocks
Night Float or Night Pool • 0.5 block
Study/Selective • 1 block
MED SR Amb Clinics • 0.5 block
SR MED ED Consults • 1 block
SR PAC WARD consults • 0.5 block
CanMEDS • 0.5 block
GIM Selective • 1 block
Medicine Subspecialty • 1 block
Selective • 3 blocks
Elective • 1 block
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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.