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Edmonton - Public Health and Preventive Medicine

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The University of Alberta Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program aims to provide residents with practical experience and skills to work in all areas of public health and preventive medicine. The program focuses on building comprehensive knowledge through a combination of clinical rotations, academic coursework, and hands-on training across diverse public health settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30361
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, practical application of skills, and hands-on experience in diverse public health settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs across urban and rural settings in Alberta, including academic institutions, Alberta Health Services sites, hospitals, community health centers, and public health organizations.

Focus Areas
Population Health
Disease Prevention
Health Promotion
Communicable Disease Control
Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
Environmental Health
Occupational Medicine
Public Health Policy
Special Features
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) coursework
  • Academic Half Day lectures
  • Opportunities for tailored training certifications
  • Occupational Medicine rotation options
  • Research project opportunities
  • Practicum experiences
Program Strengths
  • 100% Royal College exam pass rate
  • Diverse resident backgrounds
  • Strong faculty expertise
  • Flexible training opportunities
  • Comprehensive public health training
  • Opportunities for international experience
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural populations
Indigenous communities
Vulnerable populations
Occupational health populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete an MPH practicum project and have opportunities for additional research, quality improvement projects, and scholarly activities throughout the program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University of Alberta
  • Grey Nuns Hospital
  • Misericordia Hospital
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Northeast Community Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community health centers
Public health organizations
Provincial health services
Enhanced Skills Training
Occupational Medicine
Field Epidemiology
Addictions Medicine
Obesity Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 3, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
  • February 3-4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Casper assessment
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • Medical school transcript
  • Personal letter
  • Letters of reference
  • 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

Basic Clinical Training • Full yearVarious patient care settings

PGY-2 Rotations

MPH Coursework • 12-20 monthsUniversity of Alberta School of Public Health

PGY-3 Rotations

Core Public Health Rotations • VariesAlberta Health Services
MPH Coursework Completion • Remaining timeUniversity of Alberta

PGY-4 Rotations

Core Public Health Rotations • VariesMultiple public health settings

PGY-5 Rotations

Senior Rotations • VariesHealth policy, management, and specialized public health settings
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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.