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Rural Brandon - Family Medicine
The University of Manitoba's Family Medicine Rural Brandon program is a two-year residency that provides comprehensive training in a small urban city and surrounding rural communities. Residents will gain full-spectrum Family Medicine experience with hands-on learning, focusing on generalist skills and continuity of care in a supportive, community-oriented environment.
- Program ID
- 29816
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- November 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing hands-on experience, continuity of care, and generalist skills development.
Training Setting
Brandon is a small city with a regional referral health centre serving approximately 200,000 people. Training occurs in various clinical settings including family medicine clinics, Brandon Regional Health Centre, and rural community sites.
- Longitudinal training model
- Integrated curriculum with emergency, psychiatry, and geriatrics
- Simulation-based training
- Point of Care ultrasound modules
- Monthly academic days
- Interprofessional learning
- Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) program option
- Low preceptor to trainee ratios
- Large clinical volumes
- Frequent procedural skill opportunities
- Comprehensive rural medicine training
- Strong emphasis on continuity of care
The Department of Family Medicine supports research development and provides workshops for residents to enhance research skills.
- Brandon Regional Health Centre
- Brandon University
Interview Dates
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- CV
- Electives
- FMProC
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Research/Publications
Manitoba provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$62,663
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$69,370
PGY-2
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.