Une initiative de
Dr. Rob Gourlay
Directeur(trice) du programme
Maria James
Collegial, supportive, welcoming environment from the FRCP program – shared resources, educational and social activities
Engaged staff who are dedicated to the EM program, excellent on shift teaching
Academic day occurs once a week, full day. Interactive, high yield shared Academic Day with FRCP program
Robust simulation curriculum led by experts in simulation based education
CORE IP ultrasound certification, some advanced applications (renal, gallbladder, advanced cardiac scans) if IP certification completed prior to EM year, alternative ultrasound sessions planned
Procedure Preparedness curriculum – a chance to try out those rarely encountered stressful procedures
Mentorship program
AIME course or in house Airway course equivalent is organized and paid for during the residency program
Opportunities to become involved with teaching medical students
Exam preparation – regular written and oral exam practice
Monthly Tintinalli rounds
Transition to practice – lectures on administrative topics, finances, departmental flow
This residency program is for 1 year.
Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.
Overview
The CCFP-EM Program is a 1-year extension of family medicine residency, and is intended for those who wish to be better prepared in Emergency Medicine. The CCFP-EM Program is under the auspices of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. It prepares residents for the CCFP-EM Certification in Emergency Medicine. Applicants must have completed the 2-year program in family medicine, prior to commencing the EM program.
Our emergency program runs parallel to the FRCPC-EM program at the University of Manitoba and as such we can offer a rich learning environment. CCFP-EM residents participate in weekly academic full-day, grand rounds, seminars, journal clubs and research activities. Pre-hospital ground and air transport EMS experiences are offered. Part of the academic program involves innovative teaching techniques including a heavy exposure to simulation training in a state of the art simulation centre. Residents complete the year with Independent Practitioner-Core Status in FAST/Cardiac/Aorta/OB/Lung Ultrasound as well as certification/recertification in ACLS, ATLS, PALS and AIME/local airway course.
The clinical experience is shared by three central tertiary hospitals, as well as by one Winnipeg community hospital. These include Health Sciences Centre, the major regional trauma centre; St. Boniface Hospital, the regional cardiac centre; Children’s Hospital, the only pediatric referral centre in Manitoba; and the Grace Hospital, one of the busiest full-service community emergency departments.
Manitoba offers a progressive mentorship program to assist residents in all aspects of their training. This includes support with clinical, academic and personal concerns. Residents are encouraged to utilize this excellent professional resource.
Curriculum
The following is an outline of the specialty rotations (four weeks) undertaken during the R-3 year:
R-3 Rotation
| Rotation | Duration | Lieu |
| Anaesthesia (Adult) | 4 weeks | Community Hospitals |
|
Community Emergency Urgent Care |
4 weeks 4 weeks |
Grace Hospital Seven Oaks, Victoria, or Concordia Hospital |
| Emergency Medicine (Tertiary) | 16 weeks | Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital |
| Médecine d'urgence pédiatrique | 4 weeks | Children’s Hospital |
| Medical ICU | 4 weeks | Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital |
| Surgical ICU or M/SICU | 4 weeks | Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital |
| Gold Surgery (Trauma) | 4 weeks |
Health Sciences Centre Note: Out of province trauma rotations organized in discussion with program director. 1 month of GOLD surgery is mandatory. |
| Cardiology | 4 weeks |
St. Boniface Hospital Note: Mandatory. If you have done a cardiology block during family medicine residency, you may apply to do CCU instead. |
| Elective | 4 weeks | Can be taken as a 4-week elective in a single focus or 2 x 2-week blocks in different areas. Most residents choose to spend additional time in the emergency department. Recommendations include Northern/Remote Medicine, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine, ENT, CCU, and Plastics. |
| Vacation | 4 weeks | All 4 weeks together, or two separate 2-week blocks, or four 1-week blocks. |
During your EM rotations, you have the opportunity to “opt-in” for additional exposures to supplement your education. These occur during EM rotations; your number of scheduled ER shifts will be reduced to accommodate these exposures if desired.
Neurologie – 1 week – HSC Stroke 25 Service
Opthalmology – 2 days – Weekend day-call with on-call opthalmologist
EMS Ride along – 2 days – Weekend ride along with EMS crew
Family Medicine Clinics – RAAM Day Clinic and Suboxone Training. This will be built into your emergency medicine schedule at your request.
Scholarly Project
Evidence Based Medicine skills are integrated within our core curriculum academic days and journal club. As well, the resident is required to complete a small scholarly project and has an opportunity to present at the annual Dept. of Emergency Medicine Research Day at the end of the academic year. Projects are tailored to resident interest.
Academics
There is a protected academic full day each week which combined with the FRCP program. Core curriculum is covered in an interactive format under the guidance of academic staff. Residents also participate in faculty rounds that include Dept. of Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds. Journal Club is held quarterly. ACLS, ATLS, PALS and AIME are requirements of the program. The resident will have funded opportunity to partake in these courses. The resident is also encouraged to obtain ACLS Instructor certification and later has an opportunity to teach an ACLS course.
The College last reviewed the program in March 2022. The Family Medicine program at the University of Manitoba was granted status of accredited program (which includes enhanced skills programs).
