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Coastal - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaCoastal, British Columbia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
4 Positions
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The UBC Family Medicine Coastal site offers a comprehensive two-year residency program focused on developing exceptional clinical skills across rural, remote, and urban environments. Residents gain extensive experience through diverse rotations, a mandatory rural placement, and a strong academic learning environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29279
Quota
4 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing evidence-based medicine, progressive clinical skill development, and comprehensive primary care training across diverse settings.

Training Setting

Distributed training across multiple sites including North Shore, Pemberton, Squamish, Gibsons/Sechelt, Powell River, and remote coastal communities, with primary training at Lions Gate Hospital.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Urban Family Practice
First Nations/Indigenous Health
Full-spectrum Family Medicine
Community-based Primary Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Simulation training at Lions Gate Hospital
  • Comprehensive ultrasound training
  • International elective opportunities
  • Scholarship Day presentation
  • Quality improvement project
  • Extensive rural practice experience
Program Strengths
  • Fully accredited distributed program
  • 23 unique training sites
  • Strong academic and administrative support
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Emphasis on rural and remote medicine
Patient Populations
Urban patients
Rural community members
First Nations/Indigenous populations
Complex medical needs patients
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholar project and present at annual Scholarship Day, with opportunities for quality improvement research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Lions Gate Hospital
  • Pemberton Health Care Centre
  • Squamish General Hospital
  • St. Mary's Hospital
  • Powell River General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Urban medical 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-2 Rotations

Family Practice40 weeksIncluding 16 weeks of RuralIncluding one week with the Substance Use Assessment Team at Lions Gate Hospital
Emergency8 weeks
Obstetrics/Gynecology6 weeks
Pediatrics6 weeks2 weeks Pediatrics at LGH in R14 weeks Pediatrics Outpatient in R2
Internal Medicine + Hospitalist10 weeks6 weeks of Internal Medicine4 weeks of Hospitalist
Surgery6 weeks2 weeks of General Surgery at LGH4 weeks of Surgery Selective (2 choices for 2 weeks each: Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics, Radiology, Urology)
Mental Health/Psychiatry4 weeks
Palliative Care4 weeks
Electives12 weeksIncludes 2 weeks of Medicine Selective (choice of ID, Cardiology, GI & Geri)
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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.