Rural Interlake Eastern - Family Medicine
University of ManitobaRural Interlake Eastern, ManitobaCMG stream
From the 2026 match (R-1 2026). See the 2027 version
- 5 positions
- 2 years
- CMG
- Family Medicine
- 601+
- 0–25%
- Accredited
- 29258
Summary
The University of Manitoba Family Medicine Rural Interlake Eastern stream offers a comprehensive two-year residency program focused on training well-rounded family physicians for rural practice. Residents receive hands-on training in diverse clinical settings, with over 75% of graduated residents becoming rural physicians.
Training
- Research
- The Department of Family Medicine provides opportunities to perform research with practical outcomes, supporting research skill development through workshops for residents.
- Training setting
- Training occurs in Winnipeg, Selkirk, and rural communities within the Interlake-Eastern region, with the majority of time spent in Selkirk. Residents work in both clinic and hospital settings, including Selkirk Medical Centre and Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
- Teaching approach
- Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, interprofessional collaboration, and hands-on learning across diverse clinical environments.
- Setting types
- Rural community clinic
- Community hospital
- Academic medical center
- Tertiary care center
- Focus areas
- Rural Family Medicine
- Indigenous Health
- Community Medicine
- Comprehensive Primary Care
- Patient populations
- Rural populations
- Indigenous communities
- Agricultural industry workers
- Diverse community demographics
- Highlights
- Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) program option
- Monthly academic days
- Resident-led journal club
- Exposure to Indigenous communities
- Low preceptor to trainee ratios
- Advanced skills in airways and surgical procedures
- Strengths
- High rural physician retention rate
- Comprehensive rural medical training
- Strong Indigenous health exposure
- Diverse clinical experiences
- Enhanced skills
- Addictions
- FM Anesthesia
- Cancer Care
- Care of the Elderly
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrical Surgical Skills
- Palliative Care
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
By year
- PGY-1
- Family Medicine22 weeks
- Internal Medicine8 weeks
- Obstetrics8 weeks
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine4 weeks
- Electives4 weeks
- Vacation4 weeks
- Airway Training2 weeks
- PGY-2
- Family Medicine16 weeks
- Rural Family Medicine8 weeks
- Surgery4 weeks
- ICU/CCU4 weeks
- Pediatrics Out-patient4 weeks
- Palliative Care4 weeks
- Electives4 weeks
- Vacation4 weeks
Selection
- What the program looks at
- FMProC score
- Personal letter
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Reference letters
- CV/Resume
- Interview performance
- Applications per year
- 601+
- Applicants offered interviews
- 0–25%
Interviews
- Dates (2026 match)
- 20, 21 and 22 Jan 2026
Pay
| Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $72,171 / year |
| PGY-2 | $77,416 / year |
Call
- Call (provincial max)
- 7 calls per 4-week block, in-house and home call combined
Teaching sites
- Selkirk Medical Centre
- Selkirk Regional Health Centre
- Health Sciences Centre
- St. Boniface Hospital
- Children's Hospital
Hospital facts
Hospital size and activity: Manitoba doesn't publish this as open data.
Unfilled positions in past years
No repeated vacancies in CaRMS’s lists of open positions, 2019–2026.
Contacts
Contacts weren't collected for the 2026 match.
The current program director and contacts are on the 2027 version of this program and on the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab).
Location
Rural Interlake Eastern, Manitoba