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Saint John - Family Medicine

Dalhousie UniversitySaint John, New Brunswick
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
7 Positions
Official Page

The Dalhousie Family Medicine program trains residents to become comprehensive family physicians who can provide care across diverse settings in Maritime communities. The Saint John site offers a unique training experience with a focus on community-based learning, patient continuity, and comprehensive clinical skills.

Quick Facts
Program ID
31032
Quota
7 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Preceptor-based learning model emphasizing progressive independence, continuity of care, and hands-on clinical experience across diverse medical settings.

Training Setting

Urban medical center in Saint John, New Brunswick, with training across multiple clinical sites including Saint John Regional Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital, offering both community and tertiary care experiences.

Focus Areas
Rural and Community Medicine
Family Medicine Comprehensive Care
Patient-Centered Care
Generalist Practice
Special Features
  • Longitudinal patient panel experience
  • Half-day back family medicine program
  • High-fidelity simulation lab
  • Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium (FMRES)
  • Scholarly project requirement
  • Funded advanced skills courses (ATLS, ALARM, ACLS, NRP)
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Distributed medical education across Maritime provinces
  • Strong focus on rural and community medicine
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Extensive clinical exposure across multiple specialties
Patient Populations
Inpatient care patients
Community health center patients
Prenatal and obstetric patients
Geriatric patients
Emergency medicine patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time and support for research activities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Saint John Regional Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Community Health Centre
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Community health center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
Care of the Elderly
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • November 27, 2025
  • November 13, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • January 10, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Interview performance
  • FMProC assessment
Compensation & Benefits

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries

Updated February 7, 2024

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,867

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$75,527

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
Call stipend: Yes
CMPA dues paid: Yes
Dental coverage: Yes
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: Yes
Frequency of call: l in 4 in-hospital and for homecall
Life insurance: $100,000 of insurance
Long-term disabilityinsurance: 66.7% of salary
Maternity leave top up after one year’s service: eligible for up to a maximum of 17 weeks top-up allowance for maternity/pregnancy leave
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.30%
Provincial health insurance: Yes

... and 2 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Intro to Family Medicine*4 weeksSaint John
Core Family Medicine8 weeksSaint John
Internal Medicine8 weeksSaint John
General Surgery4 weeksSaint John
Pediatrics8 weeksSaint John
Emergency Medicine4 weeksSaint John
Obstetrics and Gynecology4 weeksSaint John
Palliative Care4 WeeksSaint John
Selective4 weeksResident's choice within home site
Orthopaedic Surgery4 weeksSaint John
Vacation4 weeksScheduled at residents' request

PGY-2 Rotations

Community Family Medicine12 weeksResident will live and work in a small Maritime community
Core Family Medicine/Psychiatry20 weeksSaint John, Residents will complete a longitudinal experience in Psychiatry during Core Family Medicine rotation.
Cardiac Care Unit4 weeksSaint John
Geriatrics4 weeksSaint John
Electives8 weeks4 weeks Resident's choice, 4 weeks Maritimes
Prenatal Care & Gynecological Health4 weeksSaint John
Vacation4 weeksScheduled at residents' request
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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.