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Chilliwack - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaChilliwack, British Columbia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Chilliwack Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on full-service family medicine. Located in the Fraser Valley, the program provides residents with extensive hands-on clinical exposure across hospital, office, and community settings, emphasizing broad-spectrum primary care and acute inpatient medicine.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29215
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
November 4, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Community-centered, community-focused training that emphasizes evidence-based medicine, critical appraisal skills, and holistic physician development through mentorship and hands-on clinical experiences.

Training Setting

Chilliwack General Hospital in the Fraser Valley, serving a population of 100,000, with clinical experiences spanning hospital, community clinics, residential care, and home visits.

Focus Areas
Full-service Family Medicine
Hospital and Emergency Medicine
Primary Care Obstetrics
Community-based Family Practice
Acute Inpatient Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory weekly core curriculum
  • Mandatory Site-specific Scholarship Day
  • Quality improvement project in first year
  • One month international/interprovincial electives
  • Teaching and mentorship opportunities
  • Integrated clinical clerkship
Program Strengths
  • Longitudinal acute care experience
  • Maximum clinical exposure without competition from specialty residents
  • Strong community medical support
  • Comprehensive wellness and support programs
  • Flexible training for various family medicine practice styles
Patient Populations
Acute care patients
Inpatient hospital patients
Emergency room patients
Residential care patients
Palliative care patients
Obstetric patients
Community primary care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholar project and present at annual Scholarship Day, with emphasis on evidence-based medicine and quality improvement projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Chilliwack General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Primary care clinic
Acute care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Care of The Elderly
Anesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine
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 (50%)
  • MMI interview (45%)
  • 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 MedicineFull yearChilliwack General Hospital
Hospital InpatientThroughout yearChilliwack General Hospital
Emergency MedicineIntegrated with hospital rotationsChilliwack General Hospital

PGY-2 Rotations

Family MedicineFull yearChilliwack General Hospital
Rural Rotation2 monthsVarious
ElectiveUp to 12 weeksVaries
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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.