Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

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Family Medicine (Residency Training)

Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary

Faculty:Faculty of Medicine
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Family Medicine
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,922

Description:

The family medicine experience will include 16 weeks experience in the family medicine teaching unit and community practices and will include a rural experience in one of several sites of our residents' choosing. Throughout the two year program there will be a 1/2 day per week of call back to the Family Practice Teaching Unit. Specialty rotations will occur at one or more of the University-affiliated teaching hospitals.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    To be eligible to participate in the Canadian Resident Matching Service you must be either a medical student or graduate having obtained or obtaining a medical degree by July 1 from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education / Committee on Accreditation on Canadian Medical Schools (LCME/CACMS) accredited school, a school of osteopathic medicine or an international medical school.

    We are interested in candidates who demonstrate independence and self-direction in their learning skills and decision-making abilities, candidates with a demonstrated commitment to rural family medicine and community life, and those who demonstrate a sensible balance between social and community life, and professional demands within a smaller community.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 18, 2009