Northern Remote - Family Medicine

University of ManitobaNorthern Remote, ManitobaCMG stream

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CaRMS program description, 2026 match, last approved 10 Nov 2025

From the 2026 match (R-1 2026). See the 2027 version

Positions (approx. quota): 9 positions
Length: 2 years
Stream: CMG
Discipline: Family Medicine
Applications per year: 601+
Applicants offered interviews: 0–25%
Accreditation: Accredited
CaRMS program ID: 30054

Bands are 5-year averages the program reports to CaRMS. They describe past cycles, not your odds.

Summary

The University of Manitoba's Northern Remote Family Medicine residency program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on providing medical care in remote and northern settings. Residents will gain extensive experience in diverse clinical environments, from inner-city clinics to remote First Nations and Inuit communities, preparing them to practice family medicine in challenging and underserved areas.

Training

Research

The program provides workshops and supports the development of research skills for all Family Medicine residents.

Training setting

Training occurs in diverse settings including urban Winnipeg clinics, northern Manitoba communities, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories, with rotations in hospitals, nursing stations, and remote fly-in communities.

Teaching approach

Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, cultural safety, and preparing physicians to provide comprehensive care in diverse and challenging environments.

Setting types

Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Rural clinics
Remote health centers
Nursing stations

Focus areas

Remote and Northern Medicine
Indigenous Health
Underserved Populations
Rural Healthcare
Community-Based Medicine

Patient populations

Inner-city populations
First Nations communities
Inuit communities
Remote northern populations
Vulnerable and underserved populations

Highlights

Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) Program Option
Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Interprofessional Learning
Mandatory Courses (ACLS, ALARM, ATLS, NRP)
Scholarly Curriculum
Travel and Accommodation Provided for Northern Rotations
Winter and Fall Resident Retreats

Strengths

Comprehensive Northern and Remote Medicine Training
Strong Indigenous Health Focus
Diverse Clinical Exposure
Interprofessional Learning Environment
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Enhanced skills

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

By year

PGY-1

HIV/Hepatitis C CareNine Circles Community Health Centre2 weeks
Northern Connection Medical CentreWinnipegMajority of first year
Norway House Cree NationNorway HouseOptional placement
Island Lakes Fly-in CommunitiesRemote communitiesOptional placement

PGY-2

ObstetricsWinnipeg or Thompson1-2 months
First Nations Community RotationsRemote communities4 weeks
Pediatric MedicineWinnipeg4 weeks
NeonatologyWinnipeg2 weeks
Airway ManagementSelkirk or The Pas2 weeks
Northern/Remote SitesVarious northern communitiesMajority of second year
Adult EmergencyWinnipeg or ThompsonVaries
SurgeryWinnipeg2 rotations

From the program's rotation list.

Selection

What the program looks at

CV
Electives
FMProC
Extra-curricular activities
Leadership skills
Medical Student Performance Record
Personal letter
Reference letters
Research/Publications

Applications per year

601+

Applicants offered interviews

0–25%

Interviews

Dates (2026 match): 20, 21 and 22 Jan 2026

Programs can change interview dates. Confirm on carms.ca.

Pay

Provincial scale, last updated 22 Jul 2026 · check the current agreement(opens in a new tab)

Annual salary by PGY level, Manitoba
Level	Annual salary
PGY-1	$72,171 / year
PGY-2	$77,416 / year

One provincial scale for Manitoba, set by the resident agreement, so every program there pays the same. Showing the 2 levels this program covers.

Call

Call (provincial max): 7 calls per 4-week block, in-house and home call combined

The union agreement’s cap for all residents in the province; your program’s actual call schedule may be lighter. Check with the program.

PARIM agreement, 1 Jul 2024 to 30 Jun 2027.

Teaching sites

Seven Oaks Hospital
Health Sciences Centre
Norway House Hospital
Churchill Health Centre
Children's Hospital

Hospital facts

Hospital size and activity: Manitoba doesn't publish this as open data.

Unfilled positions in past years

Open after round 1 in 7 of 8 years (2019–2026); still open after round 2 in 2 of 9 years.

Positions at this site, all streams. Site as CaRMS lists it: Northern Remote.

Positions at this site, all streams, still open after round 1 and after round 2, by year. Each count above zero links to the CaRMS list page it comes from.
Year	Open after round 1	Open after round 2
2018	not available	0
2019	3 positions open after round 1 in 2019, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	2 positions open after round 2 in 2019, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)
2020	4 positions open after round 1 in 2020, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	1 position open after round 2 in 2020, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)
2021	5 positions open after round 1 in 2021, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	0
2022	1 position open after round 1 in 2022, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	0
2023	3 positions open after round 1 in 2023, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	0
2024	0	0
2025	2 positions open after round 1 in 2025, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	0
2026	2 positions open after round 1 in 2026, CaRMS list (opens in a new tab)	0

CaRMS’s first-round list for 2018 was not found, so round 1 is counted over 8 years and round 2 over 9.

A position can go unfilled because of where the site is, because it is open to IMGs only or to another restricted stream, or because the quota changed late. It says nothing about the quality of the training. Verify with the CaRMS lists. Source: CaRMS’s lists of positions open after round 1 and after round 2, as read in October 2026 (latest: 2026 round 1 (CaRMS PDF, opens in a new tab), 2026 round 2 (CaRMS PDF, opens in a new tab)). A site’s numbers are shown when it had positions open after round 1 in at least 2 of 8 years or at least 3 in one year.

Contacts

Contacts weren't collected for the 2026 match.

The current program director and contacts are on the 2027 version of this program and on the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab).

Location

Northern Remote, Manitoba

Independent. Not affiliated with CaRMS or the program. Programs edit their descriptions during the match; confirm on carms.ca (opens in a new tab) before you apply. Data last updated on CdnMD 5 Oct 2026.