FM/Emergency Med. Match (R-3)

Program Descriptions

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Updated July 9, 2010

University of Manitoba

College of Family Physicians of Canada
Emergency Medicine Residency Program CFPC-EM

Supporting Documents

1. 3 Letters of Reference and Referee Assessment of Applicant forms with each Letter
   
   
2. Family Medicine Program Director's Assessment of Applicant form
   
   
3. Personal Letter
   Your personal letter should describe yourself and your career interest.
   
   
4. Curriculum Vitae

Note: Of the reference letters, one letter must be from your primary Family Medicine preceptor and at least one letter must be from an Emergency Physician.

Interviews

The Selection Committee is chaired by the Program Director and includes resident representation. This committee is responsible for offering and conducting interviews of the candidates. The University of Manitoba interview date is scheduled for November 12, 2010.

Program Information

Overview

The College of Family Physicians of Canada offers one year of specialty training in Emergency Medicine through its CCFP-EM Residency Training Program. Any physician earning a Certificate in Family Medicine (CCFP) is eligible to apply. Upon successful completion of the residency program and satisfactory results on oral and written examinations, candidates are conferred with a Certificate of Special Competency in Emergency Medicine (CCFP (EM)).

The objectives of the program are to ensure residents develop competency in recognizing and initiating management of acute illness and injury using critical care skills. The program provides a strong clinical experience with ample opportunity to develop and strengthen clinical knowledge, as well as triage and department management skills. This academic experience takes place mostly within the tertiary care settings of the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital and Children's Hospital training sites. Further sites include the Winnipeg EMS system, Winnipeg Victoria and Seven Oaks Hospitals and the Northern Medical Unit.

Curriculum

The following is an outline of the specialty rotations (four weeks) undertaken during the R-3 year:

R-3 Rotation

Rotation Description	Duration	Location
Anaesthesia	4 weeks	Health Sciences Centre (HSC) or St. Boniface Hospital
Emergency Medicine (tertiary)	16 weeks	Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital
Pediatric Emergency Medicine	8 weeks	Children's Hospital
Medical ICU	4 weeks	HSC or St. Boniface Hospital
Surgical ICU	4 weeks	HSC or St. Boniface Hospital
Trauma Surgery	4 weeks	HSC
Selectives (2)	8 weeks	Choices include EMS, Community ER, CCU* and others * a must if not taken in Family Medicine program

Research

Evidence Based Medicine is featured in our core curriculum Academic Day and further emphasized at Emergency Medicine Journal Club. Furthermore, each resident is mentored with regard to a research project and participates in the annual Department of Emergency Medicine Resident Research Day.

Academics

There is a protected academic half day each week as a combined half day with the FRCP program. Once a month, there is a full academic day in combination with the Pediatric EM Fellows providing extra sessions on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Core curriculum is covered in an interactive format under the guidance of academic staff. Residents also participate in faculty rounds that include Department of Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, monthly Trauma Rounds, and Journal Club.

ACLS, ATLS and PALS are requirements of the program. The resident will have PARIM funded opportunity to partake in these courses. The resident is also encouraged to obtain ACLS instructor certification.

Accreditation

The program was last reviewed by the College in January 2008 where it received full accreditation.

Selection Criteria

• Strong academic record
• Proven interest in Emergency Medicine
• Professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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