Rural physician training expands across Manitoba communities
The Brandon program trains physicians for rural opportunities for 12 years, with Dauphin celebrating 30 years in 2023 and Neepawa hosting a two year residency since July 2024. The U of M Residency Program at Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic starts with two Year 1 residents due to graduate in 2026. PMH runs two annual medical student recruitment initiatives, hosting Rural Interest Group weeks in January and Rural Week in May to promote rural health careers.