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South West Nova - Family Medicine
The Dalhousie Family Medicine South West Nova (SWN) Program is a comprehensive two-year residency training program for self-directed learners passionate about rural family medicine. Located in southwestern Nova Scotia, the program offers residents an integrated longitudinal curriculum with extensive clinical experiences across diverse settings, emphasizing comprehensive family medicine practice.
- Program ID
- 29652
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- Nova Scotian IMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- November 17, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, longitudinal learning, and one-on-one mentorship, preparing residents for comprehensive family medicine practice in rural and underserved communities.
Training Setting
Rural and distributed training sites across southwestern Nova Scotia, primarily centered in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, with clinical experiences in diverse community settings including Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne counties.
- Fully Integrated Longitudinal Clinical Curriculum
- One-on-One Teaching
- Core Simulation Curriculum
- Community Navigator Support
- Wellness Check-ins
- Comprehensive Three-Week Orientation
- Mandatory Family Medicine Resident Education Symposium (FMRES)
- Strong rural medicine training
- Comprehensive clinical experiences
- High preceptor-to-resident ratio
- Emphasis on continuity of care
- Supportive learning environment
Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with protected time, focusing on evidence-based medicine and critical review of primary care literature.
- Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, January 23, 2026
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Saturday, January 10, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- February 6, 2026
- November 13, 2025
- November 24, 2025
- January 10, 2026
- NAC examination
- FMProC assessment
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Multi-Mini Interview (MMI)
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.