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Rural - Family Medicine

University of CalgaryRural, Alberta
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of Calgary Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in Lethbridge offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on preparing future rural family physicians. The program provides extensive hands-on learning in rural settings, emphasizing full-scope comprehensive care with high independence and significant procedural skills training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29589
Quota
3 positions
Stream
IMG
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

Train future rural physicians in the actual settings they will practice, with an emphasis on individual training requirements, progressive independence, and comprehensive skill development.

Training Setting

Decentralized rural training program based in Lethbridge, with rotations across multiple rural communities in southern Alberta, primarily using regional hospitals and community clinics.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Rural Emergency Medicine
Rural Obstetrics
Procedural Skills
Community-Based Healthcare
Special Features
  • 16 weeks of Rural Family Medicine in first year
  • 24 weeks of Rural Family Medicine in second year
  • Home-based call for most rotations
  • Resident accommodation arranged and paid for
  • Travel expenses reimbursed
  • Annual Spring Conference
  • Annual Scholarship Day
  • Quality Improvement Project requirement
  • Multiple certification courses included (ACLS, BLS, ATLS, NRP, ACoRN, ALARM)
Program Strengths
  • Small, personalized program
  • Extensive rural exposure
  • High clinical independence
  • Comprehensive procedural skills training
  • Access to full academic resources of University of Calgary
  • Flexible elective opportunities
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
All age groups
Emergency patients
Obstetric patients
Geriatric patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete and present a Quality Improvement Scholarship project and participate in journal club, with an annual Resident Scholarship Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Chinook Regional Hospital
  • Various rural community hospitals
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
  • January 19, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC examination
  • FMProC assessment
  • Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
  • 3 Family Medicine structured reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Medical school transcript
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 HospitalistLethbridge
Pediatrics • 4 weeksLethbridge
Pediatric Emerg • 4 weeksCalgary
Psychiatry • 4 weeksLethbridge
Orthopedic • 4 weeksLethbridge
Elective • 8 weeksResident's choice
Surgery • 4 weeksLethbridge
Family Medicine • 24 weeksRural site(s)
Emergency & Anesthesia • 6 wks EM, 2 wks AnesthLethbridge
Obstetrics & Gynecology • 8 weeksLethbridge, Canmore or High River
ICU • 4 weeksLethbridge, or Calgary
Palliative Care • 2 weeksLethbridge
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.