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North Nova - Family Medicine
The North Nova Family Medicine program is a two-year integrated longitudinal training experience focused on comprehensive family medicine. Ideal for candidates interested in rural community practice, the program emphasizes continuity of care, competency-based learning, and preparing highly skilled family physicians who can provide comprehensive care across diverse settings.
- Program ID
- 30322
- Quota
- 8 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, longitudinal learning, and patient-centered care. Residents develop skills through continuous mentorship, hands-on experience, and a curriculum centered on achieving clinical competencies rather than fixed training duration.
Training Setting
Rural and small community settings across North Nova Scotia, including areas from Antigonish to New Glasgow, Truro, Amherst, and Tatamagouche. Training occurs in diverse clinical environments including family medicine offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency departments.
- Integrated Longitudinal Program
- Triple C Competency-Based Curriculum
- Patient Panel Continuity
- Preceptor Model Training
- Simulation Learning
- Problem-Based Learning Groups
- Evidence-Based Medicine Tutorials
- Strong rural medicine training
- Personalized learning approach
- High preceptor-to-resident ratio
- Comprehensive clinical exposure
- Emphasis on continuity of care
Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time allocated for research activities. The project aims to introduce residents to evidence-based medicine and research methodology.
- Colchester East Hants Health Centre
- Aberdeen Hospital
- Cumberland Regional Hospital
- St. Martha's Hospital
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
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference Letters
- Personal Letter
- CV
- FMProC Assessment
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,867
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$75,527
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.