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Northern Thompson - Family Medicine

University of ManitobaNorthern Thompson, Manitoba
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Manitoba's Northern Thompson Family Medicine stream offers a comprehensive two-year residency training experience in Northern Manitoba. Residents will develop a broad skillset to meet the needs of rural and urban communities, with extensive interprofessional training and exposure to diverse patient populations across multiple clinical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29702
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 10, 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 an emphasis on progressive independence, interprofessional collaboration, and developing comprehensive skills to practice in diverse northern and rural environments.

Training Setting

Training primarily in Thompson, Manitoba, with clinical experiences at Thompson General Hospital and Thompson Clinic, supplemented by distributed training sites across Northern Manitoba including communities like The Pas, Flin Flon, Lynn Lake, and others.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Northern Community Medicine
Indigenous Health
Full Scope Family Medicine
Complex Chronic Disease Management
Special Features
  • Integrated Indigenous Health Training
  • Interprofessional Practice Exposure
  • Distributed Training Sites
  • Horizontal Point-of-Care Ultrasound Experience
  • Integrative Medicine Fellowship Option
  • Mandatory Courses (ACLS, ATLS, ALARM, NRP)
  • Travel and Accommodation Costs Covered
  • Training in Fly-in First Nations Communities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive Northern Manitoba Training
  • High Clinical Volume and Skill Diversity
  • Low Preceptor-to-Learner Ratio
  • Accessible Local Specialists
  • Integrated Curriculum with Broad Exposure
Patient Populations
Urban Community Patients
Rural Community Patients
First Nations Patients
Pediatric Patients
Geriatric Patients
Patients with Complex Chronic Conditions
Research Opportunities

The Department of Family Medicine provides opportunities to perform research with practical outcomes, offering workshops to all Family Medicine residents.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Thompson General Hospital
  • Children's Hospital (Winnipeg)
  • Health Sciences Centre (Winnipeg)
Training Setting Type
Community Hospital
Regional Referral Hospital
Rural Clinic
Urban Medical Center
Enhanced Skills Training
Addictions
Family Medicine Anesthesia
Cancer Care
Care of the Elderly
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrical Surgical Skills
Palliative Care
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC Examination
  • FMProC Assessment
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Reference Letters
  • Medical School Transcript
Compensation & Benefits

Manitoba provincial salaries

Updated July 20, 2023

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$62,663

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$69,370

PGY-2

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family MedicineMultiple blocksThompson Clinic
Pediatrics1 rotationChildren's Hospital, Winnipeg
Emergency Medicine1 rotationThompson General Hospital
Airway Management2 weeksThompson

PGY-2 Rotations

Family MedicineMultiple blocksThompson Clinic
Obstetrics8 weeksThompson General Hospital
Palliative Medicine1 rotationWinnipeg
Trauma Surgery1 rotationHealth Sciences Centre, Winnipeg
Neonatology2 weeksWinnipeg
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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.