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Rural - Family Medicine

University of CalgaryRural, Alberta
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
5 Positions
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The University of Calgary Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in Medicine Hat offers comprehensive, full-scope training for future rural family physicians. Residents experience diverse clinical settings across southern Alberta, with a focus on hands-on learning, procedural skills, and community-based care in a supportive, decentralized program.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29704
Quota
5 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focused on progressive independence, hands-on learning, and preparing residents for comprehensive rural family practice through immersive, real-world training experiences.

Training Setting

Primarily rural and regional sites in southern Alberta, with a home base in Medicine Hat. Training occurs in regional hospitals, community clinics, and various rural teaching sites across Alberta.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Full-scope Family Practice
Rural Generalist Training
Community-based Healthcare
Special Features
  • Two 8-week Rural Family Medicine rotations in first year
  • 24 weeks of rural family medicine in second year
  • Optional Brooks Longitudinal Residency
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Annual Spring Conference
  • Resident Scholarship Day
  • Quality Improvement Project requirement
  • Enhanced Skills Programs available
Program Strengths
  • Exceptional procedural training
  • High resident-to-learner ratio
  • Supportive community environment
  • Comprehensive rural generalist training
  • Strong mentorship from experienced rural physicians
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Comprehensive age range (pediatric to geriatric)
Acute and chronic care patients
Obstetric patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete and present a Quality Improvement Scholarship project and participate in journal club.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
  • Brooks Regional Hospital
  • Calgary Hospitals (for specific rotations)
Training Setting Type
Regional hospital
Community clinics
Rural medical centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Family Practice-Emergency Medicine
Family Practice-Anesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Addictions Medicine
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Maternal & Newborn Care
Health Equity
Chronic Pain
Sexual/Reproductive Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • December 22, 2025
  • December 20, 2024
  • January 19, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Structured reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • 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

Family Medicine • 2 x 8 weeksRural sites
Internal Medicine • 4 wks IM, 4 wks HospitalistMedicine Hat and Brooks
Pediatrics • 4 weeksMedicine Hat
Pediatric Emerg • 4 weeksCalgary
Psychiatry • 4 weeksMedicine Hat
Orthopedic • 4 weeksMedicine Hat
Elective • 8 weeksResident's choice
Surgery • 4 weeksMedicine Hat
Family Medicine • 24 weeksRural site(s)
Emergency & Anesthesia • 6 wks EM, 2 wks AnesthMedicine Hat or Brooks
Obstetrics & Gynecology • 8 weeksMedicine Hat, Brooks, or High River
ICU • 4 weeksMedicine Hat, or Calgary
Palliative Care • 2 weeksMedicine Hat
Elective • 6 weeksResident's choice
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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.