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Halifax - Emergency Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Emergency Medicine
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

Dalhousie's Emergency Medicine residency is a small, supportive 5-year program located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The program offers a close-knit training environment with only 4 residents per year, emphasizing personalized mentorship, academic excellence, and comprehensive emergency medicine skills across diverse clinical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30219
Quota
4 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing mentorship, hands-on clinical experience, and comprehensive skill development across multiple clinical domains.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with additional training sites in maritime provinces including Saint John, New Brunswick and community hospitals across the region.

Focus Areas
Emergency Medicine
Pre-hospital Medicine
Medical Education
Point of Care Ultrasound
Trauma Medicine
Global Health
Airway Management
Special Features
  • Clinical Cadaver Simulation Program
  • Annual Wilderness Retreat
  • Dedicated Ultrasound Rotation
  • Formal Mentorship Program
  • Comprehensive Academic Day
  • PGY1 Bootcamp
  • Airway Interventions & Management in Emergencies (AIME) Training
  • Research Support and Opportunities
  • Junior Attending Shifts in Final Year
Program Strengths
  • Small, supportive resident cohort
  • Comprehensive simulation training
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Excellent mentorship opportunities
  • Flexible curriculum tailored to individual interests
Patient Populations
Adult Emergency Patients
Pediatric Emergency Patients
Trauma Patients
Critical Care Patients
Pre-hospital Emergency Patients
Research Opportunities

Dedicated research time, faculty mentorship, and support from the Department of Emergency Medicine Research Council with focus areas including Emergency Medical Services, airway management, medical education, and point of care ultrasound.

Teaching Hospitals
  • QEII Health Sciences Centre, Charles V. Keating Emergency & Trauma Centre
  • IWK Health Centre
  • Saint John Regional Hospital
  • Dartmouth General Hospital
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Valley Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Regional trauma center
Enhanced Skills Training
Pre-hospital Medicine Fellowship
Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) Fellowship
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Critical Care Fellowship
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Elective experiences
  • Research portfolio
  • Leadership skills
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,777

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 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

Emergency Medicine3 blocksHalifax
PGY1 BootcampSummer monthsHalifax

PGY-2 Rotations

Emergency Medicine3 blocksHalifax
Pediatric Emergency Medicine2 blocksHalifax
General Surgery1 blockHalifax
Plastic Surgery1 blockHalifax
Orthopedic Surgery1 blockHalifax
Anesthesia1 blockHalifax
Internal Medicine1 blockHalifax

PGY-3 Rotations

Emergency Medicine18 blocksHalifax
Point of Care Ultrasound1 blockHalifax
Community Emergency Medicine1 blockMaritime Provinces
Pediatric Emergency Medicine4 blocksHalifax
Critical Care3 blocksHalifax
Various Specialty Rotations1 block eachHalifax

PGY-4 Rotations

Area of Clinical ExpertiseFlexibleHalifax
Emergency MedicineAt least 6 blocksHalifax

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to PracticeFull yearHalifax
Junior Attending ShiftsSecond half of yearHalifax
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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.