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Edmonton - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of Alberta's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) program offers comprehensive training with a strong academic focus and resident-directed learning. Residents are exposed to a diverse patient population and state-of-the-art rehabilitation technology across all PM&R subspecialties. The program emphasizes research, academic development, and preparing residents for successful independent clinical practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30339
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Resident-directed learning with a competency-based approach, emphasizing progressive independence, interdisciplinary teamwork, and comprehensive exposure to all PM&R subspecialties.

Training Setting

Based at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, a comprehensive tertiary rehabilitation hospital serving northern Alberta, British Columbia, and Northwest Territories. Training occurs across multiple hospital sites including University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, and community clinics.

Focus Areas
Neurorehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Spasticity Management
Sports Medicine
Interventional Procedures
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Protected research time
  • Weekly academic half-day sessions
  • Collaboration with research institutes
  • Practice written examinations and OSCEs
  • Interprovincial exam collaboration
Program Strengths
  • 100% Royal College Specialty exam success rate
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation technology access
  • Strong research collaboration
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Resident wellness focus
Patient Populations
Spinal cord injury patients
Acquired brain injury patients
Stroke patients
Pediatric rehabilitation patients
Sports injury patients
Chronic pain patients
Neuromuscular disorder patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete at least one scholarly project with protected research time, mentorship from research faculty, and opportunities to present at provincial and national conferences.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
  • University of Alberta Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Misericordia Hospital
  • Gray Nuns Community Hospital
Training Setting Type
Tertiary rehabilitation hospital
Academic medical center
Community clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Fellowship
Interventional procedures training
Electrodiagnostic skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday January 29, 2026
  • Friday January 30, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Elective experiences
  • Interview performance
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

PM&R
CCU
CTU
Neurosurgery
Plastics
Geriatrics
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry

PGY-2 Rotations

Orthopedics
Neurology
Rheumatology
Research
Stroke rehab
MSK

PGY-3 Rotations

Amputation Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehab
Cardiac Rehab
Pulmonary Rehab
MSK
Neuromuscular Rehab and Electrodiagnostics
Research
Spinal Cord Injury Rehab
Pediatrics Rehab
Spasticity • longitudinal
Stroke Rehab

PGY-4 Rotations

Amputation Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehab
Cardiac Rehab
Pulmonary Rehab
MSK
Neuromuscular Rehab and Electrodiagnostics
Research
Spinal Cord Injury Rehab
Pediatrics Rehab
Spasticity • longitudinal
Stroke Rehab
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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.