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Red Deer - Family Medicine

University of AlbertaRed Deer, Alberta
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
9 Positions
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The University of Alberta's Rural Family Medicine program in Red Deer is a decentralized, preceptor-based training stream focused on preparing future rural physicians. The small program allows individualized training with full academic resources, emphasizing comprehensive care and continuity of patient experience in rural settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29611
Quota
9 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 10, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on learning, individual teaching, and comprehensive rural medical practice preparation.

Training Setting

Training occurs in Red Deer (population 100,000) and various rural sites across northern and central Alberta, with a 390-bed regional hospital and multiple community healthcare settings.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Rural Healthcare
Community-Based Medical Training
Special Features
  • Preceptor-based learning
  • Extended rural Family Medicine rotations
  • Monthly academic days
  • Interactive simulation and case-based learning
  • Life support course certifications
  • Evidence-Based Medicine research projects
  • Practice Quality Improvement project
  • Resident wellbeing support
Program Strengths
  • Strong rural medicine training
  • Individualized learning approach
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Excellent resident support system
  • Full academic resources
  • Emphasis on community integration
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Regional hospital patients
Diverse patient panels in rural settings
Research Opportunities

Residents complete four small Evidence-Based Medicine research projects in first year and a Practice Quality Improvement project in second year, with potential conference presentation support.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Various rural community hospitals
Training Setting Type
Regional medical center
Rural community hospitals
Preceptor-based clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Point of Care Ultrasound certification
Practice Management
Residents as Teacher workshop
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 18, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • December 16, 2025
  • December 18, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Clinical performance
  • Family Medicine experience
  • References
  • Rural interest/experience
  • FMProC assessment
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$65,232

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 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

Rural Family Medicine • 16 weeksRural Alberta sites
Addictions • 2 weeks
Anesthesia • 2 weeks
Dermatology • 2 weeks
Elective • 6 weeks
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
General Surgery • 4 weeks
Geriatrics • 4 weeks
Obstetrics • 6 weeks
Orthopedics • 4 weeks
Psychiatry • 4 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Rural Family Medicine • 8 weeksRural Alberta sites
Rural Family Medicine • 16 weeksRural Alberta sites
Electives • 8 weeks
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeks
Gynecology • 2 weeks
Internal Medicine • 4 weeks
ICU/CCU • 4 weeks
Palliative Care • 2 weeks
Pediatrics • 4 weeks
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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.