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Dr. Caroline Kowal

Program Director

Jocelyn Beever

Administrative Coordinator
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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events
16
Dec
18:30  
CST  
— Information Session
University of Manitoba Psychiatry Residency Program-Virtual Open House
16
Dec
19:00  
CST  
— Meet & Greet
UofM Colorectal Surgery Meet & Greet
21
Jan
19:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba_ Neurosurgery CaRMS Pre-Interview Event
22
Jan
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba Neurosurgery CaRMS Interviews
26
Jan
09:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba, Vascular Surgery CaRMS Interviews
02
Feb
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba, Cardiac Surgery CaRMS Interviews
08
Feb
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba Urology CaRMS Interviews
09
Feb
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba Urology CaRMS Interviews
Upcoming Events From
University of Manitoba
16
Dec
18:30  
CST  
— Information Session
University of Manitoba Psychiatry Residency Program-Virtual Open House
16
Dec
19:00  
CST  
— Meet & Greet
UofM Colorectal Surgery Meet & Greet
21
Jan
19:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba_ Neurosurgery CaRMS Pre-Interview Event
22
Jan
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba Neurosurgery CaRMS Interviews
26
Jan
09:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba, Vascular Surgery CaRMS Interviews
02
Feb
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba, Cardiac Surgery CaRMS Interviews
08
Feb
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba Urology CaRMS Interviews
09
Feb
08:00  
CST  
University of Manitoba Urology CaRMS Interviews

Program Highlights

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

Physician wellness program incorporated into academic day

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

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General Information

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 Location
Anaesthesia (Adult) 4 weeks Community hospital/Winkler Boundary Trails
Emergency Medicine (Community) 8 weeks Grace Hospital
Emergency Medicine (Tertiary) 12 weeks Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 4 weeks Children’s Hospital
Medical ICU 4 weeks HSC or St. Boniface Hospital
Surgical ICU 4 weeks HSC or St. Boniface Hospital
Gold Trauma Surgery 4 weeks HSC. Out of province trauma rotations organized in discussion with program director.
Cardiology 4 weeks 4 weeks of cardiology at St Boniface Hospital required if not completed during two-year family medicine. In order to do a month of CCU, cardiology requires a month of cardiology consult service was completed during family medicine prior to starting the EM year.
Plastic surgery/Elective 2 weeks 2 weeks of plastic surgery and 2 weeks of elective time is required. If you have completed plastic surgery FM – then you are exempt and can do an elective instead.
Vacation 4 weeks All 4 weeks together, or two separate 2-week splits

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).

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Salary Information

Post graduate salaries and benefits differ by province and are determined by two things: your training year, and the province you work in. See below the salaries and benefits for University of Manitoba - Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine - Rural Brandon.
Manitoba
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
Updated July 20, 2023 Salary & Benefits effective July 1, 2023.

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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Explore Location

Snow and ice covered lake with sun setting
Rural Brandon
Brandon is the second-largest city in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is located in the southwestern corner of the province on the banks of the Assiniboine River, approximately 214 km west of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and 120 km east of the Saskatchewan border.