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Shannon Rankin
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. 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.
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.
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.
This training requires an additional 6–12 months of study. Residents finishing their second year and practicing family physicians may apply.
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.
Participation in monthly 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
Portage la Prairie and area is a progressive community with an area population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants. It is the fourth largest city in southern Manitoba. It is located a 1-hour drive from Winnipeg. Portage la Prairie offers a variety of recreational activities all year round for all ages. The Stride Place features two NHL-size indoor arenas, an indoor walking track, 4,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Manitoba’s largest wave pool, on-site concession services, meeting and special event facilities. Southport Recreation Centre includes a gymnasium and weight/cardio rooms. There are several softball diamonds throughout Portage, a soccer field, & a 400 meter track. Island Park is home to Splash Island, our outdoor water park, a playground area, band shell, arboretum, deer & waterfowl sanctuary, tennis courts, picnic sites, strawberry farm, and an 18-hole golf course. Crescent lake has a beautiful community walking path with many historical signs that give reference to sites of the past & current heritage properties along the lake. Curling, hockey & skating are some of the winter activities to enjoy both indoors as well as outdoors on a community maintained area on the lake complete with changing shelters and a bonfire area. The Fort la Reine Museum is made up of 25 buildings and it covers 300 years of prairie history. It was the winner of two Central Manitoba Tourism Awards in 2020, the “Event of the Year “and the “Aspiring Youth “awards. Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment is the artistic hub for Portage & the surrounding community. They provide an inclusive environment where all people can experience, learn, create & celebrate the arts.
City Portage la Prairie Stride Place Travel Manitoba Island on the Prairies
As a resident in the University of Manitoba’s Rural Family Medicine stream, you’ll see large patient volumes and hone your procedural skills through a variety of clinical encounters. This stream offers excellent learner-to-physician ratios ensuring as much one-on-one time as possible. These sites also welcome undergraduate students, enhancing the opportunity for collaborative learning.
Manitoba | |
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PGY-1 | $62,663 |
PGY-2 | $69,370 |
PGY-3 | $74,410 |
PGY-4 | $80,134 |
PGY-5 | $85,863 |
PGY-6 | $91,586 |
PGY-7 | $97,192 |
PGY-8 | $104,784 |
See also, terms of the contract of the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM – www.parim.org). ACLS is required for some programs and is provided at the University of Manitoba. View the PARIM contract.
Registration Fee / Tuition Fee
University course registration/tuition fees are paid by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
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