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Kamloops - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaKamloops, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
7 Positions
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The Kamloops Family Medicine residency program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience in a vibrant community setting. Residents will gain diverse clinical experiences across multiple healthcare settings, with a strong focus on comprehensive family practice and community engagement.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29883
Quota
7 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, continuous learning, and preparing residents for comprehensive family practice in diverse settings.

Training Setting

Kamloops is a friendly community of 90,000 people located in south central British Columbia, with Royal Inland Hospital serving as a tertiary care center and trauma centre.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community Healthcare
Addiction Medicine
Chronic Pain Management
Palliative Care
Aboriginal Care
Geriatrics
Emergency Medicine
Women's Health
Gender Affirming Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Quality improvement project in first year
  • Scholar project with Scholarship Day presentation
  • One month of interprovincial or international electives
  • Resident wellness and support resources
  • Academic curriculum covering 105 CFPC Priority Topics
  • Procedure seminars
  • Simulation sessions
  • Bedside ultrasound training
  • Dermoscopy training
Program Strengths
  • Distributed training across 23 sites
  • Strong rural medicine training
  • Comprehensive clinical experiences
  • Robust academic curriculum
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Leadership in primary healthcare integration
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Addiction medicine patients
Palliative care patients
Aboriginal communities
Underserviced populations
Research Opportunities

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

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal Inland Hospital
  • Thompson Rivers University
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Academic 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 (20%)
  • MMI interview (75%)
  • 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

Local Family MedicinePreceptors and/or Family Practice Learning Centre • 36 weeksJuly of R1 year, June of R2 year, every second week in the longitudinal practice and additional block times spread out over the 2 years. Note that the 36 weeks does NOT include longitudinal days in the total.
UBC-wide R2 Rural Rotation • 8 weeksCentral match
Hospitalist • 4 weeks4 days/week
Maternity and women’s health • 6 weeks R12 weeks R24 days/week
Addictions • 2 weeks4 days/week
Medicine • 8 weeks4 days/week for 4 weeks general IM4 days/week for 4 weeks selectives
Surgery • 6 weeks4 days/week for 4 weeks general surgery4 days/week for 2 weeks subspecialty selectives
Pediatrics • 6 weeks4 days/week for 6 weeks inpatientevery Tuesday is a pediatric teaching clinic – well reviewed by residents
Emergency • 4 weeks R12 weeks R24 days/week
Orthopedics/MSK health • 4 weeks4 days/week
PsychiatryGeriatric Psychiatry • 4 weeks2 weeks4 days/week4 days/week
Electives • 12 weeksMay be in Kamloops or organized elsewhere
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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.