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Rural Parkland - Family Medicine

University of ManitobaRural Parkland, Manitoba
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The University of Manitoba's Rural Parkland Family Medicine stream offers a comprehensive two-year residency program focused on training well-rounded family physicians for rural practice. With nearly 90% of graduates entering rural practices, the program provides an unprecedented scope of practice, diverse training experiences, and hands-on exposure to community healthcare across various settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29220
Quota
4 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 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on hands-on learning, progressive independence, and comprehensive patient care across diverse rural settings. Emphasizes continuity of care and exposure to a wide range of medical experiences.

Training Setting

Located in Dauphin, Manitoba, with training sites including Winnipeg, Dauphin, Ste. Rose du Lac, Grandview, Swan River, and Brandon. Primarily based at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, serving as a regional referral center for the Parkland area.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Community Healthcare
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Rural Practice Preparation
Special Features
  • Horizontal point-of-care ultrasound experience
  • Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) program option
  • Monthly academic days with field trips
  • Low preceptor to trainee ratios
  • Unprecedented scope of practice
  • Integrated curriculum with diverse training experiences
Program Strengths
  • 90% of graduates enter rural practices
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Strong community medicine focus
  • Low competition from other medical learners
  • Extensive hands-on training
Patient Populations
Rural communities
Agricultural populations
First Nations Indigenous communities
Newcomers and immigrant populations
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Research Opportunities

The Department of Family Medicine provides opportunities to perform research with practical outcomes, supporting the development of research skills and offering workshops to all Family Medicine residents.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Dauphin Regional Health Centre
  • Children's Hospital in Winnipeg
  • Brandon Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Rural medical center
Community hospital
Regional referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Addictions
FM Anesthesia
Cancer Care
Care of the Elderly
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrical Surgical Skills
Palliative Care
Sports & Exercise Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • Personal letter
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • CV/Resume
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Manitoba provincial salaries

Updated July 20, 2023

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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family Medicine Block Time20 weeksDauphin
Pediatrics Emergency4 weeksWinnipeg
Obstetrics8 weeksWinnipeg/Dauphin
Internal Medicine8 weeksWinnipeg or Rural
Palliative Medicine4 weeksWinnipeg
Elective4 weeksVaries
Vacation4 weeksN/A

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine - Rural8 weeksSte. Rose, Grandview, Swan River
Surgery & FM-Anesthesia8 weeksDauphin
ICU/CCU4 weeksBrandon
Elective4 weeksVaries
Vacation4 weeksN/A
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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.