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Kelowna Rural - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaKelowna Rural, British Columbia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The Kelowna Rural Family Medicine program is designed for residents interested in rural and small city medical practice. It offers a comprehensive two-year training experience with a focus on full-service family medicine, emphasizing hands-on experiences, diverse clinical exposures, and preparation for practicing in rural and semi-rural communities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29383
Quota
3 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

Experiential learning in an academically monitored environment, fostering self-confidence, skills development, and balanced professional growth through community-based training.

Training Setting

Training occurs in Kelowna General Hospital and Okanagan Valley Community Clinics during PGY-1, with PGY-2 spent in various rural communities across British Columbia.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Full-service Family Practice
Community-based Medical Training
Rural and Remote Healthcare
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation in second year
  • Extensive academic and administrative support
  • Resident-led wellness initiatives
  • Quality improvement project
  • Resident scholar project
  • Evidence-Based Medicine emphasis
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • Distributed program with 23 training sites
  • Strong focus on rural and remote healthcare
  • Flexible and adaptable training approach
Patient Populations
Rural community patients
Semi-isolated area residents
Diverse community populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a quality improvement project and a scholar project presented at a regional Scholar Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kelowna General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Rural clinic
Semi-isolated medical settings
Enhanced Skills Training
Rural Medicine
Full-service Family Practice
Obstetrics Training
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-1 Rotations

Family Practice8 weeksOkanagan Valley Community Clinics
Obstetrics/Gynecology6 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Pediatrics8 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Psych4 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Orthopedics/Sport Medicine3 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Emergency4 weeksKelowna General Hospital
General Surgery3 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Anesthesia1 weekKelowna General Hospital
General Internal Medicine/CTU4 weeksKelowna General Hospital
General Internal Medicine/Hospitalist4 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Addictions/Inpatient2 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Addictions/Outpatient1 weekKelowna General Hospital
ICU4 weeksKelowna General Hospital
Total52 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Community Family Practice32 weeksTwo rural communities in BC
Electives12 weeksLocation of resident’s choosing. Limit of 1 month out-of-province.
Mandatory Trauma Unit or Emergency Selective4 weeks (During Electives Block)Location of resident’s choosing. Limit of 1 month out-of-province.
Transition to Practice4 weeksCentral Okanagan family practice clinics
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Program Location
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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.