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Prince Edward Island - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityPrince Edward Island, Nova Scotia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency Program at Prince Edward Island offers comprehensive training for family physicians in an inclusive, community-focused environment. Residents receive exemplary post-graduate education balanced with improving the health of Maritime communities, with a strong emphasis on serving rural and underserved populations.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29734
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 strong emphasis on team-based learning, progressive independence, and evidence-based practice. Residents are trained to be self-directed learners who can adapt to diverse clinical settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs across two major healthcare centers in Prince Edward Island - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown and Prince County Hospital in Summerside, providing both urban and rural clinical learning experiences.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Community-based Medical Practice
Comprehensive Primary Care
Underserved Population Health
Evidence-Based Medical Practice
Special Features
  • Half-day of protected academic time
  • Teaching in both Eastern and Western PEI
  • Preceptor and team-based learning models
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium
  • Opportunity to teach medical students
  • Scholarly project requirement
Program Strengths
  • Strong commitment to primary care
  • Comprehensive training across multiple clinical settings
  • High resident satisfaction and return to practice
  • Interdisciplinary approach to medical education
  • Dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Patient Populations
Rural patients
Urban patients
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Complex medical needs patients
Underserved community members
Research Opportunities

Residents have diverse research opportunities with partnerships across University of Prince Edward Island, Veterinary College, and Institute of Human Health Research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Prince County Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
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
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • 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

Core Family Medicine8 weeksCharlottetown
General Surgery4 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Rural Family Medicine4 weeksPrince Edward Island Region
Obstetrics and Gynecology8 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Internal Medicine4 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Orthopaedics4 weeksCharlottetown
Pediatrics8 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Selectives4 weeksTo be completed within Prince Edward Island
Emergency Medicine4 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Hospitalist Medicine4 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Vacation4 weeksScheduled at resident's request

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Family Medicine16 weeksCharlottetown
Psychiatry4 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
CCU / ICU4 weeksCharlottetown
Community Family         Medicine12 weeksPrince Edward Island Region
Elective8 weeksDalhousie sites in consultation with Site Director (max. of 4 weeks total outside Maritime provinces)
Geriatrics4 weeksCharlottetown / Summerside
Palliative Care2 weeksCharlottetown
Oncology2 weeksCharlottetown
Vacation4 weeksScheduled at resident's request
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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.