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Rural Brandon - Psychiatry

University of ManitobaRural Brandon, Manitoba
Psychiatry
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Biological Psychiatry
Psychological Treatments
Psychotherapy
Rural Psychiatry
Community Mental Health
Care of Vulnerable Populations
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 5-year training program
  • Strong psychotherapy training
  • Exposure to diverse clinical settings
  • Emphasis on community and rural psychiatry
  • Research opportunities
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Adult Psychiatric Patients
Geriatric Psychiatric Patients
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Patients
Rural and Remote Communities
Aboriginal and Inuit Communities
Vulnerable Populations
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Brandon Regional Health Center
  • PsycHealth Centre
  • St. Boniface General Hospital
  • Victoria General Hospital
  • Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre
  • Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic Medical Center
Community Hospital
Rural Clinic
Tertiary Care Center
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy Training
Community Psychiatry
Rural Medicine
Research Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • MCCQE Part I
  • NAC Examination
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Résumé
  • Psychiatry Structured Reference Letters
Compensation & Benefits

Manitoba provincial salaries

Updated July 20, 2023

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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Inpatient Psychiatric ICUBlocks not specifiedBrandon
Emergency Room PsychiatryBlocks not specifiedBrandon
Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryBlocks not specifiedBrandon
Family MedicineBlocks not specifiedBrandon
Emergency MedicineBlocks not specifiedBrandon
NeurologyBlocks not specifiedBrandon
Internal MedicineBlocks not specifiedBrandon

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Inpatient Psychiatry6 monthsBrandon
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry6 monthsBrandon

PGY-3 Rotations

Geriatric Psychiatry6 monthsBrandon/Winnipeg/Selkirk
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry6 monthsBrandon

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry6 monthsBrandon/Winnipeg
Chronic Care6 monthsBrandon

PGY-5 Rotations

Elective Rotations12 monthsBrandon/Winnipeg/Other Sites
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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.