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Kootenay Boundary - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaKootenay Boundary, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The Kootenay Boundary Family Medicine Residency Program is an ideal training opportunity for highly motivated, independent residents comfortable with rural and isolated medical practice. Located in southeastern British Columbia, the program offers comprehensive family medicine training across multiple communities with a focus on rural healthcare delivery.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30179
Quota
4 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

Community-based, experiential learning with an emphasis on self-directed education, progressive independence, and preparing residents for comprehensive rural family practice.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple rural communities in the Kootenay Boundary region, including Trail, Nelson, Grand Forks, and Nakusp, with training sites ranging from regional hospitals to small community health centers.

Focus Areas
Rural Family Medicine
Full-service Family Practice
Rural Obstetrics
Inpatient Care
Emergency Medicine
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Flexible elective time
  • Interprovincial/international elective options
  • Quality improvement project in first year
  • Scholarship project presentation
  • Academic days with case discussions
  • Evidence-based medicine emphasis
Program Strengths
  • Extensive ER exposure
  • Minimal competition with other learners
  • Strong support from local Divisions of Family Practice
  • Dedicated medical staff
  • Generous elective time
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
Patient Populations
Rural communities
Acute care patients
Inpatient populations
Emergency department patients
Obstetric patients
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a quality improvement project in the first year and a scholar project to be presented at Scholarship Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
  • Kootenay Lake General Hospital
  • Boundary & District Hospital
  • Arrows Lake Hospital
  • Castlegar Community Health Center
Training Setting Type
Rural hospitals
Community health centers
Family practice clinics
Regional referral hospital
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.

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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.