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Western Stream - Family Medicine
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
Residents complete a mandatory quality improvement scholarly project and can optionally undertake additional research projects.
- Western Health facilities
- Community medical clinics across western Newfoundland
Interview Dates
- January 21, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- CV review
- Elective experiences
- FMProC Situational Judgement Test
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Interview performance
Newfoundland and Labrador provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$69,175
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$74,779
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
... and 1 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.