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Rural Parkland - Family Medicine

University of ManitobaRural Parkland, Manitoba
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The University of Manitoba's Family Medicine Rural Parkland 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, this program provides extensive hands-on experience across diverse clinical settings and a broad scope of practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29144
Quota
2 positions
Stream
IMG
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 an emphasis on hands-on learning, interprofessional collaboration, and progressive independence. Focuses on preparing residents for comprehensive rural practice through diverse clinical experiences.

Training Setting

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

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Community Medicine
Comprehensive Patient Care
Rural Healthcare Delivery
Special Features
  • Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) Program Option
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
  • Horizontal Point-of-Care Ultrasound Experience
  • Monthly Academic Days
  • Mandatory Courses: ACLS, ALARM, ATLS, NRP
  • Scholarly Curriculum with Journal Clubs
  • Enhanced Skills Training Options
Program Strengths
  • Low Preceptor to Trainee Ratios
  • Unprecedented Scope of Practice
  • High Rural Practice Placement Rate
  • Comprehensive Rural Medical Training
  • Integrated Curriculum
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 through workshops for all Family Medicine residents.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Dauphin Regional Health Centre
  • Children's Hospital (Winnipeg)
  • Brandon Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Rural Community Health Centre
Regional Referral Center
Academic Medical 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
  • CV
  • Electives
  • FMProC Assessment
  • Extra-curricular Activities
  • Leadership Skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal Letter
  • Reference Letters
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 weeksVaries

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine - Rural8 weeksRural Communities
Surgery & FM-Anesthesia8 weeksVaries
ICU/CCU4 weeksBrandon
Elective4 weeksVaries
Vacation4 weeksVaries
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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.