Canadian Family Medicine Residency Program
CIFM, in collaboration with the University of Lahore, provides structured Family Medicine postgraduate training to Canadian nationals of Pakistani origin for the Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) pathway of Canada.
Course Details
Find the complete course information at a glance—eligibility requirements, exam structure, and fee details. Everything you need to plan your preparation and enrollment is listed below.
Eligibility Criteria
Permanent Resident or National of Canada.
PMDC registration
MBBS from recognized medical institution
House job certificate
International Standards
The curriculum of the Canadian Family Medicine training program covers the core of Family Medicine and is based on international benchmark.
WPBA with feedback
Aligned with globally recognized educational practices, the Canadian Family Medicine training includes Mini-CEX, CEPS, COT, 360° MSF, and CBD.
Fee Structure
PKR 520,000
The training fees is charged on annual basis and includes registration and tuition fees. The registration fees of PKR 20,000 is non-refundable.
Reflective Learning Activities
Aligned with active learning and incorporates multiple reflective activities in its curriculum, including Personal Development Plans, placement meetings, reflective logs, and significant event analysis.
Diverse Clinical Experience
The Canadian Family Medicine training requires full-time clinical postings in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, and Dermatology.
Capacity Building Workshops
The training program provides more than twenty hands-on workshops focused on clinical skills, procedural competencies, communication skills, information technology, leadership, and team-based practice.
Community-Based Training
The training places significant emphasis on first-hand clinical learning based on community-based Family Medicine training across Pakistan through CIFM training networks.
Live Interactive Sessions
The training program includes weekly online lectures and case-based discussions conducted throughout the year, focusing on core topics of family medicine.
Lifelong Learning
The Canadian Family Medicine training program promotes reflective learning, critically appraising research, CME, CPD, IT skills, AI skills, and presentation skills to enhance the capacity to remain updated in an evolving educational landscape.
Online Resources
The Canadian Family Medicine training program provides strong academic support through recorded lectures, clinical exam videos, procedural videos, videos of clinical signs, and a synchronized MCQ bank with updated study materials.
Ten Pillars Of Canadian Family Medicine
Caring with genuine compassion
Patient relationships built on trust and empathy form the foundation of effective care.
Clinical competence in evidence-based practice
Mastery of current medical knowledge and skills applied to real-world situations.
Community-based care and accountability
Understanding social determinants of health and serving defined populations responsibly.
Communication across cultures and contexts
Clear, respectful dialogue with patients, families, and colleagues across diverse backgrounds.
Continuity of care through lasting relationships
Physician-patient relationship that improves outcomes and deepens clinical insight.
Comprehensive approach to whole-person medicine
Addressing physical, mental, and social dimensions of health in every patient encounter.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Working effectively with nurses, specialists, and community health workers toward shared goals.
Lifelong learning and professional growth
Staying current with medical advances and continuously improving your clinical practice.
Cultural competence in diverse healthcare settings
Recognizing and respecting cultural beliefs that shape patient health decisions and outcomes.
Resource stewardship for populations served
Practicing efficiently and equitably, ensuring healthcare reaches those who need it most.