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South West Nova - Family Medicine
The South West Nova (SWN) Program is a fully integrated longitudinal family medicine residency that caters to self-directed learners passionate about rural medicine. Located in southwestern Nova Scotia, the program offers comprehensive training across various clinical settings, preparing residents for diverse family practice environments with a strong focus on rural healthcare.
- Program ID
- 29728
- Quota
- 3 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, longitudinal learning, and one-on-one mentorship, emphasizing comprehensive family medicine practice across diverse clinical settings.
Training Setting
Rural and distributed training sites across Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne counties in Nova Scotia, with Yarmouth Regional Hospital serving as the primary academic center.
- Fully Integrated Longitudinal Clinical Curriculum
- One-on-One Teaching
- Core Simulation Curriculum
- Comprehensive Academic Support
- Community Navigator Assistance
- Wellness Support
- Extensive Rural Clinical Experiences
- Strong rural medicine training
- Comprehensive clinical experiences
- Supportive learning environment
- High-quality one-on-one mentorship
- Diverse clinical exposure
Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time and support from faculty.
- Yarmouth Regional Hospital
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
- FMProC score
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Interview performance
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,867
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$75,527
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.