Urban Stream
Whether you're passionate about inner-city medicine, community clinics or hospital-based care, our program is designed to support your goals and provide a residency experience tailored to your aspirations.
Program Highlights
Grounded in Family Medicine
In PGY1, you’ll complete five consecutive months of family medicine at your home site. In PGY2, you’ll complete five months total of urban/rural family medicine. In both years, you’ll do bi-weekly continuity clinic stints at your home site.
Foster Confidence
You’ll experience robust acute-care rotations and graduate feeling self-assured and confident when practicing in diverse healthcare environments.
Discover Your Path
You’ll have diverse educational opportunities. Experience various electives that allow for flexibility and give you the chance to choose what you want to learn. Learn more about the clinical curriculum »
Find Balance
You’ll have fun. We offer a wilderness medicine retreat, a yearly resident retreat and social activities. You’ll also have access to a dedicated Assistant Program Director for Resident Support to help you succeed.
Resident Welcome
On behalf of the Family Medicine Residents’ Association (FMRA) and all of the Family Medicine residents at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø, welcome—and thank you for your interest in our program.
The U of A Family Medicine Residency Program offers broad clinical training across urban, inner-city, rural, and remote settings, allowing you to tailor your experience to your career goals. Whether you’re aiming for full-scope rural practice or team-based urban care, our program prepares you to succeed in any setting with strong acute care training and comprehensive exposure.
You’ll have the flexibility to shape your learning through elective choices, longitudinal experiences, and horizontal electives that enhance your understanding of specialty care and collaborative practice. Core rotations ensure a solid clinical foundation, and academic sessions are both engaging and relevant.
We’re fortunate to have a highly supportive Program Director, Dr. Michelle Morros, along with exceptional faculty members who are all very open to resident feedback and committed to helping residents reach their full potential.
Outside the clinical environment, our resident community is one of the program’s greatest strengths. From orientation and retreats to monthly socials and extracurriculars, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with peers from all walks of life and build lasting friendships.
We’re excited to welcome you to the U of A Family Medicine family!
Lauren Campeau and Jamil Kassam
2025-2026 FMRA Co-Leads
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do residents get around? Are residents required to drive around the city?
- You should be prepared to drive. Rotations can be all over the city or in surrounding communities.
- What is the call schedule like?
- According to PARA, home call is on a one-in-three (1:3) basis. This varies with FM blocktime though as the residents can complete their seven or nine home call shifts in a row. Call schedules will be provided to the residents 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the block.
- Do residents do all of their rotations at their assigned "home" sites?
- No, not all rotations are available at every site.
Hear from our Residents
What do you like about Edmonton?
Edmonton is a vibrant city. After I moved here, I did not want to live anywhere else as I was able to settle in right away and find a good group of friends. I also love that there is a wide variety of activities and interests that my family and I can pursue.
What are the highlights of the program for you?
The opportunities to focus on an area of clinical interest during your family medicine time through horizontals/integration or your preceptor having a tailored practice. Also how inclusive and supportive the program is.
What is one piece of advice that you want to share with applicants about the interview process?
Interviews are meant to be an avenue for applicants to showcase their genuine self. Sincerity goes a long way! I also think it is important that there be some time dedicated to contemplating your goals and values prior to applying to make sure they align with what you are getting yourself into.
What’s one thing you learned about residency at the U of A?
Residency is a challenging journey and you will want to place yourself in an environment where you can thrive. In addition to the strength of our program's academia, there is a great emphasis placed on resident wellbeing. I have always found myself supported by the fantastic faculty and staff that the U of A boasts and am thankful for my decision to pursue residency here!