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Rural Brandon - Psychiatry
The University of Manitoba Psychiatry training program offers a supportive and welcoming learning environment. Residents receive expert training in biological and psychological treatments, with a strong focus on psychotherapy modalities and a commitment to developing well-rounded psychiatrists.
- Program ID
- 29565
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on developing residents as medical experts, communicators, collaborators, leaders, health advocates, scholars, and professionals.
Training Setting
Training occurs in urban and rural settings across Manitoba, including Brandon Regional Health Center, PsycHealth Centre in Winnipeg, and community clinics in rural and northern Manitoba.
- Research Track for Clinician Scientists
- Early Psychotherapy Training
- Telepsychiatry Experiences
- Community Psychiatry Placements
- Rural and Remote Clinical Work Opportunities
- Exposure to Aboriginal and Inuit Communities
- Comprehensive 5-year training program
- Strong psychotherapy training
- Exposure to diverse clinical settings
- Emphasis on community and rural psychiatry
- Research opportunities
- Supportive learning environment
Residents are required to complete at least one publishable research paper by PGY-3, with up to one year of research possible during PGY-5 electives. A dedicated Research Track is available for developing clinician scientists.
- Brandon Regional Health Center
- PsycHealth Centre
- St. Boniface General Hospital
- Victoria General Hospital
- Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre
- Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Interview Dates
- January 21, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- January 26, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- MCCQE Part I
- NAC Examination
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal Letter
- CV/Résumé
- Psychiatry Structured Reference Letters
Manitoba provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$62,663
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$85,863
PGY-5
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
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.