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Goose Bay - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandGoose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
6 Positions
Official Page

Memorial University's Family Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive two-year training across Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. The program focuses on developing professional competence in family medicine, with unique opportunities in urban, rural, and remote practice settings, emphasizing socially accountable education and patient-centered care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29151
Quota
6 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, focusing on comprehensive care, continuity of care, and 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 a unique focus on diverse clinical environments from emergency rooms to community clinics.

Focus Areas
Rural and Remote Medicine
Indigenous Health
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Care of Underserved Populations
Special Features
  • 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
  • Simulation-based training
  • Annual winter camp experience
  • Medevac course
  • Enhanced Skills Programs
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Unique geographic and medical training opportunities
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Immersive learning experiences
  • High proportion of former residents as teaching staff
  • Flexible training streams
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Remote community patients
Indigenous patients
First Nations patients
Inuit patients
Obstetric patients
Emergency patients
Elderly patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory Quality Improvement scholarly project, with optional additional scholarly project opportunities including research, systematic reviews, policy papers, and knowledge translation projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Labrador Health Centre
  • Memorial University Medical Facilities
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Remote health center
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 Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrics

PGY-2 Rotations

Academic Family Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrics
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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.