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Western Stream - Family Medicine

Memorial University of NewfoundlandWestern Stream, Newfoundland and Labrador
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
6 Positions
Official Page

Memorial University's Family Medicine Western Stream offers a comprehensive two-year rural family medicine residency training program in western Newfoundland. The program aims to train physicians who are confident and competent to practice in a wide range of rural settings, with unique training opportunities across diverse medical environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30004
Quota
6 positions
Stream
CMG
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

Uses the Triple C Competency-based Curriculum focused on comprehensive care, continuity of care, and preparing residents to be competent family physicians ready to practice in any Canadian community.

Training Setting

Training occurs across western Newfoundland and Labrador, with multiple teaching sites including Port Aux Basques, Stephenville, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, and Bonne Bay. The program offers urban, rural, and remote training environments.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Comprehensive Care
Remote Medicine
Community-Based Practice
Family Medicine Obstetrics
Emergency Medicine
Geriatric Care
Mental Health Counseling
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
  • Distributed learning system
  • High fidelity Simulation teaching
  • Enhanced Skills programs
Program Strengths
  • Accredited by College of Family Physicians of Canada
  • Low learner to preceptor ratios
  • Tailored teaching experiences
  • Comprehensive training across diverse medical settings
  • Strong focus on rural and remote medicine
  • Excellent learning opportunities
  • Dedicated preceptors
Patient Populations
Newborn and pediatric patients
Adolescent patients
Women's and men's health patients
Mental health patients
Geriatric patients
Palliative care patients
Emergency medicine patients
Indigenous populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a mandatory quality improvement scholarly project and can optionally undertake additional research projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Western Health facilities
  • Community medical clinics across western Newfoundland
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospitals
Urban medical centers
Remote medical clinics
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
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • 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 Obstetrics

PGY-2 Rotations

Academic Family Medicine
Family Medicine Obstetrics
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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.