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University of Manitoba - Family Medicine - Northern Remote

2026 R-1 Main Residency Match - second iteration
Competitive Stream for CMG

Last approved on March 05, 2026

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Accreditation status : Accredited

Provincial Criteria


Dr. Leah Peters
Family Medicine 
University of Manitoba 
P228-770 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0W3
About Our Program:
Provincial Criteria for Manitoba

Program Contacts

Dr. Leah Peters
Postgraduate Program Director

Shannon Rankin
Postgraduate Program Coordinator
shannon.rankin@umanitoba.ca

Dr. Soujanya Chavali
Site Education Director PGY1

Dr. Joanna Lynch
Site Education Director PGY2


Important Information

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. The Department of Family Medicine additionally participates in clinical programs in Inuit communities. We respect the Treaties and Agreements that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

 

MANDATORY ORIENTATION SESSIONS:

The mandatory full day Postgraduate Medical Education Orientation for all residents will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026

The mandatory full day Family Medicine Residency Orientation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Prior to the commencement of training, matched applicants must provide proof of ACLS certification that is current as of July 1, 2026. The ACLS Provider course must be certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the American Heart Association. ACLS training that is not certified by one of these two organizations and/or is completed entirely through an online course will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with obtaining ACLS certification. We provide a re-certification course in your second year of residency prior to graduation.

 

Family Medicine Professional Choices (FMProC)

The Family Medicine Professional Choices (FMProC) testing is mandatory for all applicants. It is a situational judgement test designed to evaluate your professional reasoning, communication skills and aptitude for responding effectively to diverse clinical situations. It primarily consists of two types of questions: ranking and rating scenarios.

FMProC registration for the first round of CaRMS 2026 will be open on September 10, 2025. More details: https://fmproc.com/

Situational judgement tests are designed to assess applicant’s judgement regarding situations encountered in the workplace or during training. Applicants are presented with a set of hypothetical based scenarios and asked to make judgements about possible responses. Applicants responses are evaluated against a pre-determined scoring key to provide a picture of their situational judgement in that particular context.

The development and modification of the scenarios in FMProC involved input from several leaders with different perspectives, roles and experiences. This included family physicians, educators, family medicine residents and medical students, Indigenous health, rural and remote family medicine, 2SLGBTQ+, anti-racism, international medical graduates and more. This specifically included groups under-represented in medicine to ensure, as much as possible, that no group is disadvantaged by the test format or content.

Resident Home Location and Travel Requirements

As a resident in the Northern Remote stream, you will be expected to maintain a residence in Winnipeg.  You will travel widely across northern Manitoba and possibly northern Canada in your second year.  Our northern rotations are a combination of weekly and four-week blocks, interspersed with return trips to Winnipeg.

Air travel is a MANDATORY component of this stream.

Vacation Allowance

Vacation in PGY1 can be taken in the following ways:

  • Two weeks in each of two blocks in conjunction with an approved elective or Family Medicine Block Time in the remaining two weeks of the same blocks
  • Vacation in 1 week blocks can be taken during Family Medicine Block Time
  • One 4 week vacation block

*Vacation is not allowed in Block 1 in PGY1. 

Though the program tries to accommodate residents’ specific vacation period requests, constraints of scheduling often requires flexibility and not all requests will be approved.


General Instructions

Program application language: English

You are required to fulfill ALL of the most current Provincial Criteria for Canadian Medical Graduates for Manitoba.

The criteria can be found at:  https://www.carms.ca/match/r-1-main-residency-match/eligibility-criteria/manitoba/

 

 

Program application language: English


Supporting Documentation / Information

Canadian citizenship
CaRMS partners with third-party organizations to verify your citizenship or permanent resident status. If your status is verified by one of these organizations, you will not need to provide citizenship documents in your application. If your citizenship status is not verified, you must provide one of the documents listed below.
Document must be notarized/certified
Required
Submit one of the following documents to verify your Canadian citizenship:
• Canadian Birth Certificate or Act of Birth
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
• Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card (both sides of card)
• Certificate of Indian Status / Aboriginal Status or Makivik Society Card
• Canadian Citizenship Card (both sides of card)

Notarized/certified photocopied proof of citizenship must be provided. Photocopies are accepted but citizenship documents other than what is listed above are not accepted.

 CaRMS is partnering with third-party organizations to automate the verification of citizenship/legal status required by postgraduate offices for entry into residency. Third-party verification simplifies the process for applicants and programs. All applicants who do not receive third-party citizenship verification will be required to upload and assign an acceptable proof of citizenship document. Please see additional information here.

Examinations
Required
Family Medicine Professional Choices
  • Score
  • Your FMProC assessment result is sent directly to CaRMS. The FMProC assessment is only valid for one admissions cycle. If you have taken the assessment in previous years, you are expected to re-take it.

    To register for the FMProC assessment visit www.fmproc.com.

    Reference documents
    Required
    Number requested: 3

    Three (3) Family Medicine Structured Reference Letters are required. Please select supervisors, preceptors or other individuals who have had ample opportunity to assess you as a candidate for Family Medicine. Ideally one of your letters should be from a family physician but this is not mandatory.

    All three (3) Family Medicine Structured Reference Letters must be current and dated on or after January 1, 2025. Undated reference letters will not be accepted. Do not arrange for more than three (3) Family Medicine Structured Reference Letters as additional letters will not be reviewed.

    Consistent with the AFMC measures established in response to the Québec physicians’ strike, we will implement the following accommodations for applicants from Québec faculties of medicine and for applicants from other Canadian faculties who had planned visiting electives in Québec during this time.

    • We will accept reference documents completed by any physician able to support the applicant’s candidacy.
    • We will not require reference letters from physicians practising in the same discipline as the program.
    • Applicants are required to submit two (2) reference documents but are permitted to submit up to the maximum of three (3).
    Additional documents
    Required
    Medical School Transcript 

    Your medical school transcript can be submitted through one of the methods below:

    1. Obtain your medical transcript from your school and upload it directly to your CaRMS Online account. Follow your school’s policy regarding accessing or requesting your transcript;
    2. Ask your medical school to upload your medical transcript through their CaRMS Undergraduate Portal account; or
    3. International (IMGs) and United States (USMGs) medical graduates can transfer their transcript from their physiciansapply.ca account.

    Medical Student Performance Record 

    For current year Canadian medical graduates (CMGs), there is no action required from you. Your medical school will automatically submit your MSPR to CaRMS on your behalf for you to assign.
    If your MSPR is in a language other than the program language of English or French, you are required to have the document translated.

    For applicants from Québec faculties of medicine, as well as those from other Canadian faculties who had scheduled visiting electives in Québec during this period, we will accept incomplete MSPRs for file review and ranking purposes.

    An incomplete MSPR is one that may be missing final assessments from placements expected to be completed by the date of submission but delayed due to the strike. A complete MSPR will not be required as a criterion for file review or ranking for these applicants.

    Personal Letter 
    Word count
    Minimum : None
    Maximum : 500

    A personal letter is required. We are looking for mature, enthusiastic physicians who bring with them a broad range of life experiences, are committed to providing excellent patient care and can embrace the depth and breadth of experiences our program offers.

    In 500 words or less, please address the following areas:  What life experiences demonstrate your adaptability, team skills, leadership potential, and sense of compassion?  Why do you feel the University of Manitoba would be the right choice for you?  In what ways are you connected to Manitoba?

     

    Custom Résumé / CV 

    Include a current CV in the Custom Resume section. Please tailor your resume to provide us with a better understanding of your experiences and commitment to Family Medicine.

    Optional - will be reviewed
    Photo 
    [Note: Photograph is used as memory aid only]


    Review Process

    Applications submitted after file review has opened on March 17, 2026


    Supporting documents (excluding letters of reference) that arrive after file review has opened  on  March 17, 2026


    Letters of reference that arrive after the unmasking date on March 17, 2026


    Applicants must apply to, and rank each of the University of Manitoba Family Medicine programs individually. There is one central review process.

    The same personal letter should be used for all University of Manitoba Family Medicine applications.

    There will be only one interview irrespective of the number of programs to which you apply; there may be specific additional questions based on your program interests.


    Interviews

    Dates:

    • March 24, 2026
    • March 25, 2026
    Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25, 2026

    Program will notify all applicants through CaRMS Online and will send email invitations directly to applicants selected for an interview.

    Selection Criteria

    The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba is committed to a fair, equitable, and transparent selection process. 

    To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all selection committees. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your personal statement.

    All CMG applicants will have a comprehensive and structured review of their CaRMS file including the personal letter, MSPR, CV and letters of reference. The review will be conducted by faculty, clinic staff and current residents from any site, regardless of the sites to which you have applied. Selection for interview will be determined by the outcome of the file review.

    Applicants who are invited for interview will participate in one structured interview, regardless of the number of sites to which you have applied. The structured interview may have questions specific to the sites to which you have applied. 

    The rank order list is generated specific to each site based upon your file review, your interview, and your FMProC score.

    Program goals

    Program Goals

    The University of Manitoba is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access and participation and to promoting opportunities for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous, Black, racially marginalized Peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities) and women.

    A broad knowledge base and clinical skill sets enable family physicians to work in diverse settings such as patients’ homes, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, labour and delivery suites, hospital wards, and nursing homes. Family medicine often serves as the main entry point to the health care system and the hub that provides continuity of care throughout the life cycle. As such, family medicine is the central medical discipline. The importance of primary care in quality of health and the value Canadian society places on family physicians in the delivery of this care are well known.

    The goal of our residency program is to train family physicians who are able to provide comprehensive, high quality, continuous care in urban, rural, or remote settings.

    Selection process goals

    An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups,  our program has taken the following proactive measures as part of our selection process:

    Implicit bias training for all selection committee members, diverse representation of selection committee members, inclusion of interview questions targeted to assess applicant commitment to EDIA, offering necessary accommodations during the interview process, second pass/review of applicants below interview and rank order list cut off to review for possible bias in scoring, orientation to all assessors to scoring rubrics, file review completed by dedicated, trained group.

    We strive for diverse perspectives and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (resident selection committees, short-list of applicants, interviews). We ask all applicants to include an EDIA statement in their personal letter with evidence demonstrating their own commitment to EDIA in their work and training thus far.

    File review process

    Review team composition : The file review teams consist of Family Medicine physicians, current residents and interprofessional faculty.

    Average number of applications received by our program in the last five years : 601 +

    Average percentage of applicants offered interviews : 0 - 25 %

    Evaluation criteria :
    File component Criteria
    CV Comprehensive and well organized document
    Electives Family Medicine or broad range of interests
    Examinations FMProC
    Extra-curricular Well rounded activities other than academics
    Leadership skills Initiative and able to problem solve
    MSPRs Evaluate according to the info provided by school
    Personal letters 500 words or less
    Reference documents 3 standardized reference letters
    Research/Publications Variety
    Transcripts Evaluate according to info provided by school
    Other file component(s) Familiarity with the Canadian Health Care System. Identifies interest in Family Medicine.

    We invite candidates who have completed the voluntary CaRMS Self-Identification questionnaire as part of their application to submit their responses to our program. This is a voluntary option for anyone who wishes to confidentially share their responses with us. All information received will be maintained as part of the application, which is handled with complete confidentiality. Candidates are not required to submit the CaRMS Self-identification questionnaire, but for those that do feel comfortable doing so, the information received would only be used for program selection improvement in future years. It will not be used for selection purposes this year. Any self-identification questionnaires received will NOT be reviewed as part of our file review process or used as an aid for file reviewers for the current match.

    Elective criteria

    We are looking for and rewarding applicants who have completed a broad range of electives including in our discipline.
    We do not require applicants to have done onsite electives.

    An elective in Family Medicine either in Manitoba or elsewhere, completed before file review, is not required for application to the University of Manitoba Family Medicine Programs. However, we are looking for a demonstration of interest in, and commitment to Family Medicine.

    Interview process

    Interview format :



    We routinely accommodate requests to re-schedule interviews for applicants.

    Interview evaluation criteria :
    Interview components Criteria
    Collaboration skills Interprofessional collaboration
    Collegiality Treats others with respect & knows professional boundaries
    Communication skills Ability to listen and communicate in a clear manner
    Health advocacy Affirming and sharing the vision and values of health promotion
    Interest in the discipline Demonstrates genuine interest through electives, extra curricular activities, volunteering, etc.
    Interest in the program Demonstrates ongoing commitment to Family Medicine
    Leadership skills Ability to guide and help others
    Professionalism Carry themselves in a professional manner
    Scholarly activities Pursuing further education, previous accomplishments
    Other interview component(s) Commitment to underserved populations, resilience

    Information gathered outside of CaRMS application

    Specifically, we may consider:







    Ranking process

    The behavior(s) exhibited below during the interview process may prevent an applicant from being ranked by our program :
       
       
       


    Program Highlights

    Overview of Department

    https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-family-medicine

    The University of Manitoba is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous, Black, racially marginalized Peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities) and women.

    For more than 40 years, the University of Manitoba’s Department of Family Medicine has been positively influencing the health of individuals, families and communities across Manitoba. Through clinical work, teaching and innovative research, family medicine is making a difference.

    We offer residents the chance to learn with interprofessional faculty, such as dietitians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals. This collaborative learning model teaches our students and residents the basic principles of health care professions, when to use them in their care of patients and how to make appropriate referrals.

    This program, accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, promotes whole-person medicine through a combination of patient-centred care and structured seminars. During clerkship, learners are distributed in over 20 communities throughout Manitoba.

    Family Medicine is a wide-ranging discipline, with the chance to impact a diverse spectrum of patients in various communities. Manitoba is one of the most diverse provinces in the country, providing an excellent opportunity to work with patients from a variety of backgrounds.


    Training Passionate Family Physicians

    After completing a four-year undergraduate degree in Medicine, students who enter the two-year Family Medicine residency choose a learning stream tailored to their practice interests.

    Here is a video with a general overview of our Family Medicine Program at the University of Manitoba.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vieoIArQFM&list=PLCNj2OCRLILF6vOq6gtxYSY3_M-wuE57r&index=6 

    Streams:

    • Urban
    • Northern Remote
    • Northern Thompson
    • Bilingual
    • Rural - Boundary Trails
    • Rural - Brandon
    • Rural - Interlake Eastern
    • Rural - Neepawa
    • Rural - Parkland
    • Rural - Portage la Prairie
    • Rural - Steinbach
    • Integrated Clinician Scholar (3 year program)

     Each stream provides a broad and balanced experience that prepares well-rounded family physicians who can practice with confidence in a variety of settings.

    Enhanced Training

    In addition to the postgraduate program, Family Medicine also offers enhanced skills training which allows Family Medicine doctors to continually shape and reshape their careers. Enhanced training is available in the following areas:

    • Addictions
    • FM Anesthesia
    • Cancer Care
    • Care of the Elderly
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Obstetrical Surgical Skills
    • Palliative Care
    • Sports & Exercise Medicine

    This training requires an additional 6–12 months of study. Residents finishing their second year and practicing family physicians may apply.

    Inspiring Young Minds - Our Faculty

    The Department of Family Medicine has over 500 faculty members who excel at sharing knowledge, building competencies, and maximizing learning opportunities for students.

    Our faculty are integral participants in all stages of medical education. Some have major Undergraduate teaching roles, providing comprehensive Family Medicine and generalist content as well as their unique perspectives on health care.

    Integrative Medicine in Residency Program Option

    The Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) program is a two-year program of study exploring the integration of Complementary and Alternative therapies with conventional family practice in an evidence-based manner. This program is being offered in conjunction with the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, and is a 200-hour, interactive web-based curriculum that is completed longitudinally alongside the Family Medicine residency program. This program option is available to residents in all streams. Visit the Integrative Medicine in Residency Program page for full details.

    Innovative Research

    The Department of Family Medicine provides exciting opportunities to perform research with practical outcomes on the health of Canadians. The department promotes and supports the development of research skills and provides workshops to all Family Medicine residents.

    Courses Offered for Residents in Family Medicine*

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    Prior to the commencement of training, matched applicants must provide proof of ACLS certification that is current as of July 1, 2026. The ACLS Provider course must be certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the American Heart Association. ACLS training that is not certified by one of these two organizations and/or is completed entirely through an online course will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with obtaining ACLS certification. We provide a re-certification course in your second year of residency prior to graduation.

    Advances in Labour and Risk Management (ALARM)

    We mandate ALARM training during the residency and provide reimbursement upon successful completion.

    Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

    We mandate ATLS training during the residency and provide reimbursement upon successful completion for all non-urban residents.

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

    We mandate NRP during residency and provide reimbursement upon successful completion.

    Ultrasound Curriculum

    Ultrasound curriculum is mandatory and provided for all residents.

    We Will Take Good Care of the People

    Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

     

    *subject to change

     

    Scholarly Curriculum*

    Scholarly activities in our program include:

    - participation in Journal Clubs

    - presentations at patient case rounds and regular guideline appraisals 

    - didactic teaching  

    - formal Quality Improvement curriculum

    - Critical Appraisal assignments

    - PEARLS exercises as offered through the College of Family Physicians of Canada

    - Academic Days throughout the year

    - additional core curriculum as mandated by PGME for all postgraduate program residents

    * subject to change


    Program Curriculum

    This residency program is for 2 years.

    Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.

    PGY-1:

    As a Northern Remote resident, your first year family medicine home clinic will be located either at:

    1. Northern Connection Medical Centre (NCMC) in Winnipeg
      • NCMC is a teaching unit with a focus on underserved populations, located in Seven Oaks Hospital in the north end. It was originally located in the inner city, and still serves primarily the population who live there. Approximately 20% of the patients are from northern communities, temporarily displaced to the city and requiring access to primary care services
    2. Norway House Cree Nation
      • Norway House is a northern Manitoba First Nation community of over 7000 people. For those residents selecting this northern first year option, they will also have a 2-month exposure at NCMC in order to gain inner city experience. Up to three residents matching to the program will have the opportunity for this northern first year option in an internal match process.
    3. Island Lakes Fly-in communities - Red Sucker Lake, Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack
      • These communities are very small and remote, generally accessibly only by air. For those residents selecting this northern first year option, they will also have a 2-month exposure at NCMC in order to gain inner city experience. Up to three residents matching to the program will have the opportunity for this northern first year option in an internal match process.

    All residents will also be given a two-week exposure to HIV/Hepatitis C care at Nine Circles Community Health Centre as part of the first-year curriculum.

    PGY-2:

    Your second year family medicine experiences will be based primarily in northern or remote sites. Residents declare their preferences for experiences in a number of towns in northern Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories. Each resident spends time in at least two of the following sites: Churchill, Flin Flon, the Pas, Thompson, Swan River, Norway House, Hodgson, Yellowknife, Iqaluit or Rankin Inlet. On occasion, other appropriate locations, such as Inuvik, Hay River, and Arviat are able to host residents on a less regular basis. You will also spend approximately 4 weeks in small, First Nations communities, flying with family physicians in partnership with University of Manitoba’s Ongomiizwin Centre for Health and Healing. 

    In addition, you will spend a block of family medicine in your home clinic either in Winnipeg or Norway House in the second year of the program, adding an additional opportunity to experience longitudinal continuity of care for a specific practice population.

    Training in off-service rotations will take place in tertiary and community hospitals within Winnipeg. These rotations have been developed to enhance the skills necessary to practice in an isolated environment, and include 2 weeks of neonatology, airway management, sports medicine and orthopedics, and 4 weeks of addiction medicine, ICU, and trauma surgery.

     

    ADULT EMERGENCY - Adult Emergency will be scheduled at one of the tertiary hospitals in Winnipeg, or the core emergency rotation can be provided in Thompson if requested. Additional emergency room shifts are scheduled throughout the family medicine blocks in second year.

    PEDIATRIC MEDICINE – Residents spend one rotation in Children’s Emergency in PGY-1. Care of the normal newborn is offered throughout northern family medicine blocks. Residents experience 2 weeks of pediatric in-patient and 2 weeks of pediatric out-patient learning at Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg, the central referral site for all of Manitoba, and parts of Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario. Residents will also get exposure to teen clinics while on family medicine blocks.

    SURGERY - Northern Remote residents spend one rotation attached to the Acute Trauma Surgery Unit at the Health Sciences Centre and one rotation in Sports Medicine/Orthopedics, which includes an introductory “ortho boot camp”. Additional surgical opportunities exist in many of the northern rotations during family medicine block time in the second year. Minor procedures are done in family medicine block time.

    BEHAVIOURAL MEDICINE - An integrated approach to behavioural medicine is utilized during your Family Medicine experiences.

    Highlights Include:

    - shared care psychiatry, psychology at NCMC

    - workshop training in motivational interviewing

    - addiction medicine rotation

    - training in trauma-informed care model and harm reduction approaches

    - opportunity for integrative medicine fellowship

    -self directed learning exposures with psychiatry at Seven Oaks Hospital and with the Northern Telehealth Adolescent Psychiatry team (optional)

    NUTRITION EDUCATION & CARE - Nutrition education and counselling skills are a key component of our Family Medicine residency training. Therapy, primary prevention of disease and healthy nutrition throughout the life cycle are all integrated into your Family Medicine experiences. Both didactic and clinical exposure is offered by the NCMC dietitian.

    NEONATOLOGY - Neonatology is horizontally included in Family Medicine Block Time in the north. There is an additional 2-week rotation in second year, which takes place in the tertiary setting in Winnipeg. The focus is on resuscitation and stabilization of newborns, and the management of problems that can be managed by family physicians in remote settings.

    AIRWAY EXPERIENCE (2nd Year) - Airway experience will consist of a 2-week rotation with an anaesthetist in Selkirk, a half hour drive from Winnipeg, or in the Pas, with one-on-one training in a variety of airway management techniques.

    OBSTETRICS EXPERIENCE - Residents can choose from the option of two months in Winnipeg at a tertiary care hospital, or one month in Winnipeg and a second month in Thompson. The Thompson rotation includes daily office gynecology exposure.

     


    Training Sites

    Northern Remote Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efMIOI0HeI0&list=PLCNj2OCRLILF6vOq6gtxYSY3_M-wuE57r&index=1

    Major Strengths of the Northern Remote Stream

    The Northern Remote curriculum will prepare you well to practice in rural and remote areas. Most of the first year consists of rotations based in Winnipeg, while most of the second year consists of rotations located in remote and northern sites.

    *Please see Additional Information section for further details regarding training sites

     We provide: 

      • First year Family Medicine experience in the inner city, with a focus on health equity and the care of vulnerable populations
      • Indigenous Health rotation integrated throughout both years of the program, with emphasis on cultural safety, health policy, advocacy and leadership.
      • Robust interprofessional practice models and collegial environments with low preceptor-learner ratio
      • Costs of travel to and accommodation at remote sites covered by the program.
      • Core rotations designed to support remote practice, including ICU, trauma and orthopedic surgery, airway management, and addictions
      • 2 days of Academic Curriculum per rotation with emphasis on simulation and procedural skills
      • ACLS, ACORN, ATLS, ALARM, NRP, PALS and procedural sedation courses
      • Opportunities for core non-family medicine rotations in remote or rural locations (obstetrics, ER)
      • 2 week exposure to HIV care
      • Opportunities for participation in teaching
      • A winter retreat for residents in the Northern Remote stream in addition to the fall resident retreat
      • Variety of practice locations which include remote First Nations Fly-in Communities, remote Inuit communities in Nunavut or NWT, and larger northern towns equipped with secondary care hospital and some specialist services
      • Winnipeg is a vibrant city of 800,000, and one of the most culturally diverse cities anywhere. Some 100 languages are spoken and Winnipeg is known for its cultural achievements, amazing restaurants and flourishing arts scene. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is appropriately situated at the Forks of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Winnipeg is also home to multiple festivals, performing arts companies, and professional sports teams, including the Winnipeg Jets! The average summer temperature is 25.4C, the average winter temperature is -12.9C, and we have over 2,300 hours of sunshine per year - among the highest of Canadian cities. Check us out at http://www.travelmanitoba.com and http://www.tourism.winnipeg.mb.ca
      • Churchill, Manitoba - this popular international tourist destination is located on Hudson's Bay and is the Polar Bear capital of North America; it offers kayaking and Beluga whale sightings in the summer.
      • Thompson, the Pas and Flin Flon, Manitoba- these northern Manitoba towns offer beautiful lake country and a multitude of outdoor activities
      • Opportunity to experience Arctic culture, climate and geography

     


    Additional Information

    TRANSPORTATION

    As you will need to move frequently about the city and province between training sites, you will need to secure a means of transportation.  You may find it easiest to maintain a personal vehicle.

    Additional Points to Consider:

    • Cost of living is one of the most affordable in Canada.
    • Full access to University of Manitoba library and its electronic resources, including UpToDate.
    • Competitive resident salaries with a solid resident contract including a well-supported maternity/paternity leave policy.  http://www.parim.org
    • Membership and registration fees are covered for University of Manitoba, College of Family Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, Canadian Medical Protective Association, and the initial membership in the College of Family Physicians of Canada for PGY1 year.
    • Annual two day resident retreat held in a community outside of Winnipeg.
    • All mandatory course fees are reimbursed upon successful completion.  Examples of mandatory courses include:  NRP, ALARM, ATLS, BLS and ACLS recertification. Mandatory courses vary between programs.
    • Travel costs and accommodation are provided for mandatory offsite rotations.

    ABOUT THE NORTH

    The Northern Remote residency program requires residents to travel for family medicine rotations, and some optional specialty rotations, to locations throughout Northern Manitoba and Nunavut (and rarely, Northwest Territories). The cost of travel and accommodations are taken care of by the program, and there is a northern food stipend allowance for every day spent in the north. Residents must be fit and able to travel by car, boat and small airplane. The total duration of northern exposure ranges from a maximum of 10 blocks to a minimum of 6 blocks over the course of the 2-year residency.  Accommodations for family and pets to accompany residents can occasionally be organized but cannot be guaranteed. Northern rotations typically involve 23 days in the north, with residents returning for the final weekend of the block, followed by academic days in Winnipeg. Some of the potential locations include:

    Rankin Inlet or Iqaluit, Nunavut - Experience in Nunavut allows for an introduction to the Inuit culture and to the challenges and rewards of providing medical services in the Arctic. Rankin Inlet is located in the Kivalliq region of the territory, which receives most of its tertiary care support from Winnipeg.  A rotation in Rankin Inlet prepares residents to work in a truly remote environment without advanced diagnostic or specialist support. Iqaluit is the Territorial capital city, and is a multi-cultural centre with more specialist consultation available and a full range of medical services.

    Norway House Cree Nation - Nestled at the confluence of the Nelson River and Playgreen Lake, Norway House Hospital embodies progress and community spirit. Serving a vibrant community with a flourishing fishing industry, the hospital boasts six in-patient beds and underwent significant renovations in 2011 to enhance its facilities. Electronic medical record, laboratory and x ray services and on-site pharmacist are there as supports, and teaching opportunities are frequent as medical students and allied health learners are frequent visitors. Personal Care home, prenatal care group visits and emergency room exposure is offered. The community is connected to Winnipeg year-round by daily flights and an all-weather road.

    Hodgson - Situated 192 kilometers north of Winnipeg in the Interlake region, Percy E. Moore Hospital stands as a vital healthcare hub. This 16-bed, four-bassinet facility serves the diverse communities of Peguis, Fisher River, Kinonjeoshtegon (Jackhead), Fisher Branch, and Hodgson, and nearby farming communities, totaling approximately 10,000 residents. Hodgson is only accessible by road.

    Cross Lake - Cross Lake is a First Nation community situated on shores of the Nelson River 520 km from the city, and connected to Winnipeg via an all weather road as well as daily flights. There are just over 2000 people living in the community. 

    Nursing Stations - There are 12 Manitoba communities staffed by nurses who act as primary caregivers. Family physicians fly or drive in to these communities and act as consultants to the nurses. Residents accompany their preceptors, who are employees of Ongomiizwin Health Services. 

    ·        East side of Lake Winnipeg

    • Azaadiwi-ziibiing (Poplar River)
      • Bawingaasi-ziibing (Pauingassi)
      • Mememwi-ziibiing (Berens River)
      • Mishi-baawitigong (Little Grand Rapids)
      • Miskosipi (Bloodvein)

    ·        West side of Lake Winnipeg

    • Chemawawin (Easterville)
      • Misipawistik (Grand Rapids)
      • Mosakahiken First Nation (Moose Lake)

    ·        North of Lake Winnipeg

    • Dahlu T’ua (Lac Brochet)
      • Kisipakakamak (Brochet)
      • Mathias Colomb (Pukatawagan)
      • O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (South Indian Lake)
      • Tes-He-Olie (Tadoule)
      • York Factory

    ·        Island Lake communities

    • Kistiganwacheeng (Garden Hill)
      • Mithkwamepin Thaakkahikan (Red Sucker Lake)
      • Minithayinikam (St. Theresa Point)
      • Waasikamaank (Wasagamack)

    Churchill - Governed by a community board representing a diverse population, Churchill Regional Health Authority Inc. stands as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence. Offering a comprehensive array of medical, dental, and outreach services, the hospital is equipped with modern facilities to cater to the community's well-being. Services include an in-patient area with 25 acute and six extended care beds, state-of-the-art support systems and equipment, including an operating room and delivery suite, and essential services such as laboratory, x-ray, and pharmacy. Embracing a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Churchill Health Centre serves as a referral base for the 7,000 residents in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. It is a popular tourist destination, world famous for its polar bears and beluga whales. 

    Northern Health Region - Please check out the Northern Thompson program for details about communities in the Northern Health Region such as Thompson, Flin Flon and the Pas, which are sites common to both of these streams.

     

    ABOUT WINNIPEG

    Winnipeg is a vibrant city in the heart of Canada with a population over 850,000. It is the largest city in the province of Manitoba and is near the longitudinal centre of Canada, located 110 kilometers north of the Canada / USA border. Winnipeg is well known for being one of the most culturally diverse cities anywhere, with over 100 languages spoken. The city is named after nearby Lake Winnipeg, the 10th largest freshwater lake in the world. The name Winnipeg comes from the Western Cree words for muddy water. Winnipeg is family friendly with plenty of charm, many green spaces, parks and activities for children. The city boasts dazzling arts, theatre & indie music scenes, one of the most extensive & diverse food scenes in Canada, multiple professional sports teams and is home to many festivals.

    Winnipeg experiences four distinct seasons. Nothing beats a prairie summer under our big sky! Manitoba summers are typically very sunny and hot. Our legendary winters provide opportunities for various winter sports. We have over 2,300 hours of sunshine per year – among the highest of all Canadian cities. Enjoying all four seasons is easy to do as Winnipeg is close to numerous lakes, parks and beaches which provide great areas to camp, fish and hike. Winter activities include cross country skiing, skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice hockey, ringette and tobogganing.

    There are several professional and amateur sports teams including the Winnipeg Jets (NHL), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL), Winnipeg Goldeyes (baseball), Valour FC (Canadian Premier League Soccer), Winnipeg Sea Bears (Canadian Elite Basketball League) and Manitoba Moose hockey (AHL).

    Winnipeg is home to many festivals including Folklorama, the largest and longest running multicultural festival in the world. Other popular festivals include Festival du Voyageur, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Jazz Winnipeg Festival, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival among many more. The Forks is a national historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to recreational, historical and cultural events such as festivals, concerts and exhibits. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is appropriately situated at the Forks. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well preserved, early 20th century architecture and numerous art galleries, trendy shops, cafes and restaurants. Some of Winnipeg’s other diverse neighbourhoods include the boho chic Osborne Village, Corydon Village also known as "Little Italy" and the historic St. Boniface, the heart of Manitoba’s Francophone community.

    Known as the “Gateway to the West”, Winnipeg is a railway and transportation hub with a diversified economy. It is a very affordable place to live in Canada. Resident salaries are higher than in most provinces and items such as food, gas, rent and car insurance are typically less.

    Websites of interest:

    http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/

    https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events

    http://www.travelmanitoba.com/

    http://jets.nhl.com/

    https://www.bluebombers.com/

    https://goldeyes.com/

    http://valourfc.canpl.ca/

    http://moosehockey.com/

    https://www.seabears.ca/

    https://www.theforks.com/

    https://www.exchangedistrict.org/

    http://tourismeriel.com/en/destinations/st-boniface-1

    https://humanrights.ca/

    https://www.economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com/

    http://www.gov.mb.ca/

    http://www.wrha.mb.ca/  

    https://sharedhealthmb.ca/

    https://umanitoba.ca/ongomiizwin/

    https://umanitoba.ca/ongomiizwin/community-and-partners/communities-served

    https://www.thompson.ca/

    https://www.churchill.ca/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_Lake,_Manitoba

    https://www.townofthepas.ca/

    https://www.cityofflinflon.ca/

    https://www.swanrivermanitoba.ca/

    https://www.iqaluit.ca/

    https://www.yellowknife.ca/en/index.aspx

     

     

     

     

     

     


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