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Halifax-South Shore - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax-South Shore, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Dalhousie Family Medicine program trains residents to become comprehensive family physicians who can address the health needs of Maritime communities. Residents will experience a diverse training environment spanning urban Halifax and rural South Shore areas, with opportunities to develop skills in various clinical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30199
Quota
2 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

Competency-based medical education emphasizing self-directed learning, teamwork, and progressive independence, with a focus on comprehensive patient care across various clinical contexts.

Training Setting

A distributed training program across urban Halifax and rural South Shore communities in Nova Scotia, offering diverse clinical experiences in academic medical centers, community clinics, and rural healthcare settings.

Focus Areas
Primary Care
Rural Medicine
Community Health
Family Medicine Procedures
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Long-Term Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium (FMRES)
  • Longitudinal patient panel development
  • Obstetrical Simulation Sessions
  • Procedural training
  • Academic half-day throughout the year
  • Horizontal elective options
  • Scholarly project requirement
Program Strengths
  • Dedicated family medicine faculty
  • Strong primary health care research division
  • Multi-disciplinary team approach
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Emphasis on rural and community medicine
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Long-term care patients
Obstetric patients
Emergency patients
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time, focusing on critically reviewing literature and potentially designing research studies.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
  • IWK Health Centre
  • Dartmouth General Hospital
  • South Shore Regional Hospital
  • Fishermen's Memorial Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Urban medical center
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 (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research/Publications
  • 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 Sites' academic centre and teaching clinics
Core Family Medicine with integratedEmergency Medicine Block • 16 weeksSouth Shore area
Clinical Half Days in Family Medicine • variableHalifax and South Shore area
General Surgery • 4 weeksDartmouth General Hospital (Dartmouth, NS)
General Medicine • 8 weeksQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre(Halifax Infirmary or Datmouth General Hospital)
Pediatrics • 8 weeksIWK Health Centre (Halifax, NS)
Obstetrics and Gynecology • 8 weeksIWK Health Centre (Halifax, NS)South Shore Regional Hospital (Bridgewater, NS)
Selectives • 4 weeksHalifax and South Shore area(Liverpool, Bridgewater, Lunenburg)
Vacation • 4 weeksResidents request and seek approval as per departmental procedure policy

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Family Medicine Block • 18 weeksSouth Shore area
Community Family Medicine • 12 weeksCompleted anywhere in Nova Scotia, or can choose to do on the South Shore
Critical Care • 4 weeksQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre - Halifax InfirmaryDartmouth General Hospital
Geriatric Medicine • 4 weeksSouth Shore area or Halifax
Palliative Care Medicine • 4 weeksSouth Shore area or Halifax
Psychiatry • 2-4 weeksSouth Shore area or Halifax
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.