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Fraser Greater Vancouver - Psychiatry

University of British ColumbiaFraser Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
9 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive, distributed training model across British Columbia, with a focus on diverse clinical experiences and comprehensive psychiatric education. Located in Greater Vancouver, the program provides residents with extensive exposure to various psychiatric subspecialties and clinical settings, emphasizing both clinical excellence and scholarly activity.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29240
Quota
9 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
August 25, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Emphasizes competency-based medical education, progressive independence, and comprehensive training across multiple psychiatric domains using workplace-based assessments and structured academic curriculum.

Training Setting

Urban and distributed training sites across Greater Vancouver and British Columbia, including multiple general hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized psychiatric facilities.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Emergency Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Psychotherapy
Special Features
  • Competency By Design curriculum
  • Distributed training model across BC
  • Research Track with protected research time
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy curriculum
  • Annual Research Day
  • Subspecialty fellowship opportunities
  • Interprovincial and international elective options
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive distributed training model
  • Extensive clinical exposure across diverse settings
  • Strong emphasis on research and scholarly activity
  • Multicultural training environment
  • Flexible elective and selective opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult psychiatric patients
Child and adolescent patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with addiction disorders
Forensic patients
First Nations patients
Multicultural urban populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to engage in scholarly activities, with protected research time available, especially for Research Track positions. Annual Research Day allows residents to present their work.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • Richmond Hospital
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • Lion's Gate Hospital
  • Royal Columbian Hospital
  • Surrey Memorial Hospital
  • Mount St. Joseph's Hospital
  • University of British Columbia Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
Community hospitals
Specialized psychiatric facilities
Mental health clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
Neuropsychiatry Fellowship
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Diversity of experience
  • Academic track record
  • Interpersonal skills
Compensation & Benefits

British Columbia provincial salaries

Updated July 25, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$65,332

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,711

PGY-5

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

Transition to Discipline1 monthPsychiatry setting
Internal Medicine1 block
Family Medicine1 block
Pediatrics1 block
Neurology1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Addictions1 block
Emergency Psychiatry1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Inpatient Psychiatry6 months
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry6 months

PGY-3 Rotations

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry6 monthsBC Children's Hospital
Geriatric Psychiatry6 months

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry3 months
Chronic Care Psychiatry6 months
Addiction Psychiatry6 weeks
Emergency Psychiatry6 weeks

PGY-5 Rotations

Selectives6 months
Electives6 months
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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.