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Abbotsford-Mission - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaAbbotsford-Mission, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
8 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Family Medicine Abbotsford-Mission site offers a comprehensive two-year family medicine residency program located in the vibrant Abbotsford-Mission region of British Columbia. Residents receive diverse training across community clinics and Abbotsford Regional Hospital, with opportunities to develop skills in various medical settings and specialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29460
Quota
8 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing interactive learning, practical skills development, and comprehensive family medicine training across diverse clinical settings.

Training Setting

Training occurs in Abbotsford and Mission, British Columbia, with rotations at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and community clinics, providing a blend of urban and rural medical experiences.

Focus Areas
Community Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Hospitalist Medicine
Obstetrics
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Enhanced Rural training option
  • Academic Half Day program
  • Resident-led lectures
  • Simulation training
  • Quality improvement project
  • Scholar project presentation
  • Out-of-province/international elective opportunity
Program Strengths
  • Distributed training program with 23 sites
  • Strong academic and administrative support
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Diverse training opportunities
Patient Populations
Community clinic patients
Hospital inpatients
Maternity patients
Emergency department patients
Palliative care patients
Rural community patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholar project and present their work at a local Scholarship event.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Anesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Obstetrical Surgical Skills
Clinician Scholars program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 17, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • February 08, 2026
  • January 17-27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • File review (20%)
  • MMI interview (75%)
  • FMProC score (5%)
Compensation & Benefits

British Columbia provincial salaries

Updated July 25, 2023

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$65,332

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$72,818

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks
CMPA dues paid: Yes. Mandatory
Dental plan: 100% Premiums Paid
Educational leave: Yes
Extended health insurance: 100% Premiums Paid
Frequency of calls: 1 in 4 onsite/1 in 3 offsite
Life insurance: 100% Premium Paid
Long-term disability insurance: Yes 100% Premiums Paid
Maternity leave: 17 weeks, plus up to 78 weeks Parental Leave
Meal allowance: No
Provincial dues (% of salary): 1.5%
Provincial health insurance: 100% Premiums Paid

... and 2 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family Practice Community16 weeksCommunity Family Practice offices in Abbotsford and Mission
Pediatrics4 weeksARH and community
Emergency Medicine *4 weeksARH
Surgery4 weeksARH
FP Obstetrics/Gynecology4 weeksARH and community
Internal Medicine *4 weeksARH
Cardiology Consult4 weeksARH and community
Psychiatry4 weeksARH and community
FP Hospitalist4 weeksARH
Anesthesiology2 weeksARH
Nephrology2 weeksARH

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Practice12-16 weeksCommunity Family Practice offices in Abbotsford and Mission
Rural Family Practice8 weeksApproved rural sites in B.C.
Electives12-16 weeks
FP/ MSK/Orthopedics4 weeksCommunity / ARH
Palliative4 weeksARH
Addictions2 weeksSurrey
Pediatrics2 weeksARH and Community
Emergency Medicine2 weeksARH, Mission, or Hope
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.