Dalhousie University

Program Highlights

Type of curriculum:

Longitudinal experiential format. The clinical curriculum is delivered in a longitudinal integrated format over the two years of residency with the family medicine experience being the largest component. Longitudinal experiences will also be provided in EM, IM, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Palliative Medicine.  Limited traditional block rotations are completed for experience in OBGYN. Comparison chart of Dal sites. 

Unique features:

• Continuity of care for a set cohort of patients assigned to residents (outpatient, inpatient, specialist appointments) and learning in a variety of settings owing to the longitudinal nature of the program. 

• The curriculum is focused on achievement of competency rather than on length of time of training.  

Scholarly activities:

A resident project is required during the residency. Residents receive protected time for scholarly activity during the core family medicine clinical learning experience to work on this project. [1]

Course funding:

If a resident has a lease or a mortgage and the program requires them to live at another site for a period of time, the cost of the rent is reimbursed. Travel expenses are paid when required to move to a different site for a core clinical learning experience. If required to travel to multiple sites during a core clinical learning experience, they are reimbursed for the additional kilometres. [1]
All residents are funded to attend an ATLS course, an ALARM course, an NRP course, and an ACLS refresher. [1]

Community Highlights

Recreation:

The Northumberland Straight has more warm-water ocean beaches than anywhere else in Atlantic Canada. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, water sports, beaches, and parks. Local recreational soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis swimming, martial arts, and more.[3]

Cultural notes:

Rich Scottish heritage, Truro’s Victoria Park, year-round farmer’s market, fishing.[3]

Cost of living:

Average cost of living including rent for one person is $2911 in Nova Scotia.