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Halifax - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
18 Positions
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Dalhousie Family Medicine offers a comprehensive two-year residency program training family physicians to meet the needs of Maritime communities. The program emphasizes comprehensive clinical care, research, and engagement in partnerships, with a strong commitment to training residents who can practice in diverse family practice settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29322
Quota
18 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Self-directed learning with emphasis on teamwork, seeking learning opportunities, and balancing professional and personal life. Competency-based medical education with progressive independence.

Training Setting

Urban and rural training sites across Maritime provinces, with primary training in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Residents may rotate through multiple community sites and hospitals.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community Healthcare
Comprehensive Patient Care
Underserved Communities
Special Features
  • Foundations in Family Medicine orientation block
  • Weekly clinical half-day sessions
  • Protected academic half-day
  • Horizontal elective options
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium
  • Obstetrical Simulation Sessions
  • Procedural training
  • Multi-disciplinary team approach
Program Strengths
  • Dedicated family medicine faculty
  • Strong primary health care research division
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Diverse training experiences
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Long-term care patients
Pediatric patients
Obstetric patients
Emergency patients
Geriatric patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected research time and support from faculty.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
  • IWK Health Centre
  • Halifax Infirmary
  • Dartmouth General Hospital
  • Victoria General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Urban clinic
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
Care of the Elderly
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • November 27, 2025
  • November 13, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • January 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV content
  • Electives
  • Examinations
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research involvement
  • Academic transcripts
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$75,527

PGY-2

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

Foundations in Family Medicine • 4 weeksHalifax Site and teaching clinics
Core Family Medicine block • 12 weeksMumford, Spryfield, or other HRM community clinics
Clinical Half Days in Family Medicine • variableMumford, Spryfield, or other HRM community clinics
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeksHalifax Infirmary (Halifax, NS)Cobequid Community Health Centre (Lower Sackville)Dartmouth General Hospital (Dartmouth, NS)
General Surgery • 4 weeksDartmouth General Hospital (Dartmouth, NS)South Shore Regional Hospital (Bridgewater, NS)Moncton Hospital (Moncton, NB)Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John, NB)Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (Fredericton, NB)
General Medicine • 8 weeksQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (Halifax Infirmary), or Dartmouth General HospitalMoncton Hospital (Moncton, NB)Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John, NB)
Pediatrics • 8 weeksIWK Health Centre (Halifax, NS)Moncton Hospital (Moncton, NB)Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John, NB)Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic (IWK or community Halifax)
Obstetrics and Gynecology • 8 weeksIWK Health Centre (Halifax, NS)Moncton Hospital (Moncton, NB)Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John, NB)South Shore Regional Hospital (Bridgewater, NS)
Selectives • 4 weeksQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, or within Halifax Regional Municipality.
Vacation • 4 weeksResidents request and seek approval as per departmental procedure policy

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Family Medicine block • 18 weeksMumford, Spryfield, or other HRM community clinics
Community Family Medicine • 12 weeksNova Scotia community outside of HRM
Clinical Half Days in Family Medicine • variable
Critical Care • 4 weeksQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre – Halifax InfirmaryDartmouth General Hospital
Geriatric Medicine • 4 weeksQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre – Veterans’ Memorial Building
Palliative Care Medicine • 4 weeksVictoria General Hospital
Psychiatry* • IntegratedQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre; and, Halifax Regional Municipality.
Electives • 10 weeksResidents’ choice to be approved by Site Director.
Vacation • 4 weeksResidents request and seek approval as per departmental procedure policy
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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.