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Urban and Rural - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandUrban and Rural, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

Memorial University's Family Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive two-year training across urban, rural, and remote settings in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. The program focuses on developing competent family physicians through the Triple C Competency-based Curriculum, preparing residents to provide comprehensive care in any Canadian community.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29796
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 12, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Triple C Competency-based Curriculum focused on comprehensive care, continuity of care, and preparing residents for evolving societal needs using evidence-based medical education.

Training Setting

Training across multiple sites in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, including urban, rural, and remote communities with diverse clinical environments.

Focus Areas
Urban Family Medicine
Rural Family Medicine
Remote Family Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Indigenous Health
Care of Underserved Populations
Special Features
  • Flight medicine in Goose Bay
  • Point of Care Ultrasound Training
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM) training
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training
  • Enhanced Skills Programs
  • Quality Improvement Scholarly Project
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across diverse settings
  • Low learner to preceptor ratios
  • Tailored teaching experiences
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Mandatory scholarly project
  • Multiple Enhanced Skills Programs
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural patients
Remote community patients
Indigenous populations
Underserved populations
Obstetric patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory Quality Improvement scholarly project, with optional additional scholarly project opportunities in research, systematic review, policy, or knowledge translation.

Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Remote medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Care of Underserved Populations
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Elective experiences
  • NAC examination
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries

Updated August 3, 2023

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$69,175

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$74,779

PGY-2

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

Academic Family Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrical Experience

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Content Sessions2 weeks per year
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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.