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Fraser Greater Vancouver - Psychiatry
The UBC Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive, distributed training model across British Columbia, with five tracks providing uniform and equivalent standards. Located in Greater Vancouver, the program serves a diverse population and provides extensive clinical exposure across various psychiatric settings.
- Program ID
- 29421
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- Competitive RoS
- 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education focusing on CanMEDS roles, progressive independence, and comprehensive skill development across various psychiatric domains.
Training Setting
Urban and regional hospitals across Greater Vancouver and British Columbia, including multiple teaching hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized psychiatric units.
- Competency By Design curriculum
- Distributed training model
- Research track with protected research time
- Annual Research Day
- Comprehensive psychotherapy curriculum
- Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
- Subspecialty fellowship options
- Extensive clinical training across diverse settings
- Strong research infrastructure
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Multicultural learning environment
- Flexible elective and subspecialty options
Residents are required to engage in scholarly activities, with research track positions offering protected research time and opportunities for complex research projects.
- 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
Interview Dates
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- Diversity of experience
- Academic track record
- Motivation to become a psychiatrist
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional attributes
- Research potential
- Clinical performance
British Columbia provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$65,332
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,711
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.