The CFPC-EM program is a very structured and full year. Despite this, the program retains flexibility and self-directed learners flourish in Edmonton. In response to resident requests, more exposure to trauma and toxicology has recently been added and the program remains committed to meeting resident needs. Every resident will spend two months at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital for two of the year’s best-reviewed rotations.
PGY3 Rotations
| Rotation Description | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine | 16 weeks | Royal Alexandra (RAH) and U of A Hospitals (UAH) |
| Emergency Medicine | 4 weeks | Edmonton community hospitals |
| Emergency Medicine | 4 weeks | Lethbridge Regional Hospital |
| Pediatric Emergency Medicine | 4 weeks | Stollery Children’s Hospital (UAH) |
| Orthopedic Surgery | 4 weeks | Lethbridge Regional Hospital |
| Adult ICU | 8 weeks | UAH or RAH |
| Pediatric ICU | 4 weeks | Stollery Children's Hospital |
| Trauma / Ultrasound | 2 weeks | RAH/UAH |
| Anaesthesia | 2 weeks | Misericordia Hospital |
| EMS | Throughout the year | Edmonton ground EMS and STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) |
| CCU (mandatory only if not done in FM) | 4 | RAH |
| Holiday | 4 weeks |
Quick Facts
- The Emergency Medicine resident group at the University of Alberta is one of the largest in Canada. 28 residents form the cadre of CFPC-EM, Peds EM, and RCPS EM residents.
- There is opportunity for horizontal time in Family Medicine throughout the academic year.
- Each resident has a staff mentor for the year to assist with the personal and academic demands of the year.
- We have two Human Patient Simulators for high-fidelity code practice.
- The Professional Association of Residents of Alberta (PARA) recently negotiated one of the top resident contracts in Canada.
- An annual residents’ retreat is held in conjunction with the University of Calgary Emergency Medicine residents.
Seminars and Rounds
The CFPC-EM Program shares an integrated academic curriculum with the RCPS Emergency Medicine program. The academic program includes weekly EM Grand Rounds, core curriculum review (Tintinalli) rounds, monthly Journal Club sessions, exam preparation sessions, and other special academic workshops/seminars. Presentation skills and use of medical informatics are emphasized.
Academic Requirements
In addition to monthly quizzes and an oral/written midterm and final exam, there are several requirements to complete the year. Teaching experience in the form of rounds and small group sessions to both Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine residents is compulsory. A scholarly project is also a component of the residency program. Many residents prepare a written case report, update EM curriculum modules, do a small research project, or critical literature appraisal.
