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North Nova - Family Medicine
The North Nova site offers an integrated longitudinal Family Medicine residency program focused on comprehensive, competency-based training. Residents work closely with family physicians in rural Nova Scotia, developing skills to provide comprehensive care across diverse clinical settings.
- Program ID
- 29377
- 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on longitudinal learning, progressive independence, and patient-centered care. Emphasizes developing comprehensive family physicians through continuous mentorship and experiential learning.
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 Training Model
- Triple C Competency-Based Curriculum
- Patient Panel Management
- Continuity of Learning Environment
- One-on-One Mentorship with Family Physicians
- Simulation Lab Training
- Problem-Based Learning Groups
- Evidence-Based Medicine Tutorials
- Personalized Resident Training
- Strong Rural Medicine Focus
- Comprehensive Clinical Exposure
- High Preceptor-to-Resident Ratio
- Emphasis on Continuity of Care
Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time for research activities, focusing on critically reviewing literature and potentially designing studies in primary care.
- Colchester East Hants Health Centre
- Aberdeen Hospital
- Cumberland Regional Hospital
- St. Martha's Hospital
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
- NAC Examination
- FMProC Assessment
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference Letters
- Personal Letter
- Multi-Mini Interview (MMI)
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.