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Halifax-South Shore - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax-South Shore, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Dalhousie Family Medicine Halifax-South Shore program offers comprehensive training for family physicians in a diverse Maritime setting. Residents will experience both urban and rural medical environments, developing skills across multiple clinical settings with a strong emphasis on community-based care and comprehensive patient management.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30137
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 17, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

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

Training Setting

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

Focus Areas
Primary Care
Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community Health
Comprehensive Patient Care
Special Features
  • Multi-disciplinary team approach
  • Longitudinal patient panel development
  • Integrated Emergency Medicine experiences
  • Obstetrical simulation sessions
  • Procedural training
  • Long-term care experience
  • Academic half-day throughout the year
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium (FMRES)
Program Strengths
  • Strong primary health care research division
  • Dedicated family medicine faculty
  • Comprehensive training across multiple clinical settings
  • Emphasis on rural and community medicine
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Primary care patients
Long-term care patients
Emergency medicine patients
Obstetric patients
Pediatric patients
Hospitalized patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time for research activities, focusing on evidence-based medicine and critical review of primary care literature.

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

  • Wednesday, January 23, 2026
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • 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 involvement
  • Academic performance
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.