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Regional Nova Scotia - Internal Medicine

Dalhousie UniversityRegional Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia
Internal Medicine
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Dalhousie University Internal Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive training in internal medicine across Nova Scotia, with a focus on providing excellent clinical experiences in both academic and community settings. Residents receive broad exposure to various medical disciplines, with opportunities for community rotations and progressive clinical responsibility throughout their training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30303
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Graded responsibility with a focus on CanMEDS 2015 roles, progressive clinical independence, and comprehensive medical education across diverse clinical settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Saint John Regional Hospital, and various community hospitals throughout Nova Scotia.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Community Medicine
Rural Healthcare
Academic Medicine
Special Features
  • Competency by Design Framework
  • Research Methods Course
  • POCUS Training
  • Simulation Training
  • Longitudinal Research Elective
  • Conference & Continuing Education Support
  • Annual Resident Retreat
Program Strengths
  • Excellent clinical training environment
  • Broad subspecialty exposure
  • Strong relationships with faculty
  • Supportive educational infrastructure
  • Comprehensive academic program
Patient Populations
Tertiary and Quaternary Care Patients
Maritime Provinces Referral Patients
Community Healthcare Patients
Rural and Urban Patient Populations
Research Opportunities

Residents participate in a two-month Research Methods course, have opportunities for research electives, and are supported in presenting and publishing research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • QE II Health Sciences Centre
  • Saint John Regional Hospital
  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital
  • Yarmouth Hospital
  • Bridgewater Hospital
  • Kentville Hospital
  • Truro Hospital
  • New Glasgow Hospital
  • Antigonish Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic Medical Center
Community Hospital
Tertiary Care Center
Quaternary Referral Center
Enhanced Skills Training
POCUS Training
Simulation Training
Research Skills
Community Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 9, 2026
  • January 12, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference Letters
  • Personal Letter
  • CV
  • Elective Evaluations
  • Interview Performance
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,777

PGY-5

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

QEII Health Sciences Centre Rotations8 rotationsHalifax, NS
Cape Breton Community Rotations4 rotationsCape Breton, NS
Additional Community Rotation1 rotationVarious NS sites

PGY-2 Rotations

Saint John Regional Hospital Rotations2 rotationsSaint John, NB
Subspecialty RotationsMultiple rotationsHalifax, NS
Community Rotations4 rotationsVarious NS sites
Electives2 rotationsVarious

PGY-3 Rotations

Ambulatory Care ClinicsMultiple rotationsVarious
Community Rotations3 rotationsVarious NS sites
Electives2 rotationsVarious
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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.