To train Family Physicians in enhanced skills identified as necessary to provide care to specific communities in Alberta.
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Given the COVID-19 pandemic, programs will not be holding applicants responsible for not completing the appropriate amount of electives prior to application for academic year 2021-2022.
Application to ES Category 1 Programs
All Enhanced Skills Category 1 programs will be accepting applications for the 2021 match cycle via CaRMS. Please see application timeline listed below or visit the CaRMS website for a detailed description of the timeline.
Application Timeline for Category 1 Programs. Please regularly refer to the CaRMS website for potential change in dates.
Available spots for Category 1 Programs
Funding
At this time, we are unable to accept Re-Entry/Return from Practice applicants for Category 1 programs due to funding limitations.
Application to ES Category 2 Programs
Application Timeline for Category 2 Programs
Application Requirements
Send your applications to Category 2 programs by email to fmr3@ucalgary.ca .
Available spots for Category 2 programs
Funding
Category 2 programs are open to practicing family physicians and current family medicine residents. We encourage anyone interested in the Category 2 programs to apply. However, it is important to note that funding for so-called "Re-Entry" resident positions (practicing family physicians who have graduated from residency more than 6 months ago) is controlled and limited by UofC Postgraduate Medical Education, and is not guaranteed.
For queries regarding the search and selection process, please contact Enhanced Skills Program Coordinator at fmr3@ucalgary.ca.
Health Equity: Local and Global Care (formerly Global Health)
All ES Residents in all Programs, regardless of the ES Program start date, are required to attend the mandatory ES Program orientation in July. The orientation is always scheduled for the first business day in July from 1-4pm.
Dr. Brendan Miles MD, MPA, CCFP
Program Director, Enhanced Skills