HALIFAX

Longest urban waterfront boardwalk. Canada’s oldest public park. Most pubs per capita. Halifax is rife with superlatives. Here, historic buildings and cobblestone streets contrast with modern glass towers and a burgeoning tech industry. A creative waterfront city, Halifax is as beautiful as it is dynamic, with shopping, dining, theatre, galleries, farmers’ markets and more. Multiple universities and colleges imbue the city with a youthful energy, and the countless festivals, events, and nightlife of Halifax take full advantage of the spirit.

  • An historic waterfront city rich in history and culture 

  • Galleries, museums, markets, shopping, live theatre, and sports 

  • Vibrant downtown with many restaurants, pubs, and festivals 

  • Affordable housing in and around the city

  • Quality daycare, preschool, and schooling

430,000

POPULATION

Small city charm with big city lifestyle

Halifax facilities

With two academic teaching units and two community-based clinical practices, our Halifax site provides a variety of learning experience. Residents will develop expertise under the guidance of family physicians, family practice nurses, clinic aides and support staff, pharmacists, and mental health professionals. As well, residents have numerous opportunities to pursue areas of interest during elective rotations, take part in research projects, and teach undergraduate medical students. 

  • Explore the Maritimes during your residency

  • During the PGY1, residents may spend three to four months in Saint John, Fredericton or Moncton for specialty rotations

  • Halifax hospital: sites include QEII Health Science Centre, IWK Health Centre, and Dartmouth General Hospital

  • The IWK delivers more primary obstetrical care than anywhere else in the country

  • Participate in team-based family medicine care, with site based prenatal clinics, procedural and IUD clinics

Salary range of $69,867 – $75,527 per annum

Residents spend time in Saint John, Fredericton or Moncton for specialty rotations

The IWK delivers more primary obstetrical care than anywhere else in the country

Salary and benefits

During your residency in Halifax, as with all our residency sites, your salary will be very competitive.

$69,867 – $75,527

PGY1 - PGY2 SALARY AMOUNTS

The curriculum

Our core curriculum is based on recommendations from the curriculum committee of the Dalhousie Family Medicine program and is enhanced with programs that have been developed based on needs identified by our residents and faculty.  It consists of:

  • Practice-based small group learning sessions (case-based common family medicine problems)

  • Evidence-based medicine curriculum

  • Resident-presented common problem seminars

  • Core faculty-presented seminars

  • Journal club

  • Grand rounds

  • Practice management curriculum

  • Exam preparation (written and practical) for the CFPC Family Medicine certification exam 

Clinician Scholar Program

The Dalhousie Family Medicine Halifax site offers a 3-year integrated Clinician Scholar Program (CSP) for a resident. The resident in this program will work under the supervision of a Halifax research faculty member. The resident’s area of research interest must align with the area of expertise of one of those faculty members.


CSP Learning Experiences

Clinical experiences

PGY1 ROTATIONS

  • Core family medicine

  • Internal medicine

  • General surgery

  • Selective (orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, sports medicine, addictions and ER)

  • Pediatrics

  • Obstetrics / gynecology

  • Emergency medicine

  • Family medicine orientation block

  • Hospitalist medicine unit

PGY2 ROTATIONS

  • Core family medicine / psychiatry

  • Community family medicine

  • Geriatrics

  • IMCU or hospitalist

  • Palliative care

  • Electives

To cross reference and compare the sites in our program, find more information by clicking below.

Meet Dr. Jyoti Garewal

Graduate

The Family Medicine program in Halifax offers a well rounded clinical experience with opportunities to gain extra training in special areas of interest for learners. The supervisors and admin are supportive and approachable. Halifax is the perfect place for learners to have the best of city life with a true community feel.

Sound like a good fit?

If you want to learn more about a residency in the community of Halifax, get in touch. Our Halifax staff would be happy to answer all of your questions.

Site Director 
Dr. Susan Ripley 
hfxfmsd@dal.ca 
(902) 473-4728

Assistant Site Director
Dr. Daralyn DeBaie 
ddebaie@dal.ca 
(902) 473-4728 

Associate Resident Co-Leaders
Dr. Ashlyn Kopanski
ashlyn.kopanski@dal.ca

Dr. Michael Coldwell (South Shore)
mc423899@dal.ca

Site Administrator
fmresidency.halifax@dal.ca
(902) 473-4744