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St. John's - Internal Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Internal Medicine
CMG Stream
14 Positions
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Memorial University's Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive 3-year training experience focused on developing exceptionally competent and professional Internists. The program provides a rich learning environment with a strong emphasis on clinical skills, research opportunities, and personal growth, preparing residents for diverse career paths in internal medicine.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30246
Quota
14 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program uses a Competence By Design approach with regular EPA completion, academic advising, performance reviews, and a focus on developing clinical reasoning skills and non-medical expert CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, with additional rotations at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital and other regional hospitals in Newfoundland, offering a diverse urban and community healthcare experience.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Clinical Epidemiology
Medical Education
Quality Improvement
Subspecialty Training
Special Features
  • Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Masters in Clinical Epidemiology option
  • Certificate in Medical Education
  • Robust simulation curriculum
  • Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) curriculum
  • International elective opportunities
  • Annual resident wellness retreat
  • Research/Scholarship Day
  • Dedicated exam preparation time
Program Strengths
  • Full Royal College accreditation
  • High faculty to resident ratio (3:1)
  • Comprehensive academic and clinical training
  • Strong emphasis on resident wellness
  • Flexible research and scholarly opportunities
Patient Populations
Inpatient medicine
Ambulatory care
Community medicine
Critical care
Geriatric medicine
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a research or scholarly project, with mentorship, funding for conference presentations, and options for a Master's in Clinical Epidemiology.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Health Sciences Centre
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
  • Leonard A. Miller Centre
  • Central Regional Health Care Centre
  • Carbonear General Hospital
  • Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Regional health center
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Epidemiology
Medical Education
Quality Improvement
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Monday, January 12, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 9, 2026
  • January 12, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries

Updated August 3, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,175

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$90,868

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Additional optional benefits: 100% employee paid
Annual vacation: 4 weeks/year
CMPA dues: 100% reimbursement
Conference leave: 7 days/pd
Extended health insurance: Mandatory medical, basic life and AD&Dhttp://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/working_with_us/employee_benefits.html
Frequency of call: Excess in-hospital call > 7/28 weekday – $225, weekend – $360;Call stipend – $115 Home call > 7/21 – $75;Call stipend – $57.50
Maternity/Paternity leave: Up to One year
Meal allowance: $105 per month
Parking fees: $5/year
Provincial health insurance: Contact Medical Care Plan1-866-449-4459
Resident Student: Full-time status
Sick leave: 1 day per month

... and 1 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

Junior Day Float • 1 block
Cardiology • 1 block
Neurology • 1 block
Ambulatory Clinics • 1 block
CTU Ward Rotations • 3 one-block rotations
Junior CTU Ward Resident • 3 blocks
Internal Medicine Selective • 2 blocksSt. John's hospitals
Elective • 1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Junior CTU Ward Resident • 3 blocks
Coronary Care Unit (CCU) • 2 blocks
Elective • 1 block
Night Float • 1 block (4 weeks)
Ambulatory General Medicine Clinics • 1 block
Medicine Selectives • 2 one-block rotations
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) • 2 blocks
Community Medicine Experience • 1 blockVarious sites

PGY-3 Rotations

Senior Day Float • 1 block
Senior CTU Ward Resident • 3 blocks
Elective (pre-CaRMS) • 1 block
Night Float • 1 block (4 weeks)
Subspecialty Selective Rotations • 7 blocks (1-2 block rotations)
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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.