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Fraser Greater Vancouver - Psychiatry

University of British ColumbiaFraser Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
Psychiatry
Competitive RoS Stream
2 Positions
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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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Emergency Psychiatry
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Psychotherapy
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Extensive clinical training across diverse settings
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Multicultural learning environment
  • Flexible elective and subspecialty options
Patient Populations
Children and adolescents
Geriatric patients
Patients with mood disorders
Patients with addiction issues
Forensic patients
Emergency psychiatric patients
Multicultural urban populations
Rural and remote community patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to engage in scholarly activities, with research track positions offering protected research time and opportunities for complex research projects.

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 units
Mental health community centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
Neuropsychiatry Fellowship
Mood Disorders 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
  • Diversity of experience
  • Academic track record
  • Motivation to become a psychiatrist
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professional attributes
  • Research potential
  • Clinical performance
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
Psychiatry2 blocks

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.