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Nanaimo - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaNanaimo, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
8 Positions
Official Page

The Nanaimo Site offers a learner-centered family medicine residency program with strong educational focus. Residents achieve their own patient population and follow patients throughout their 2-year program, with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares physicians to practice in diverse Canadian communities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29298
Quota
8 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

Learner-centered curriculum based on principles of effective adult education, focusing on family practice problem-solving skills and integrated rotational approach using CanMEDS-FM roles.

Training Setting

Located in Nanaimo, a regional service center on central Vancouver Island with a population of 110,000+. Residents work primarily in community family practice clinics with multiple preceptors.

Focus Areas
Community-based Family Medicine
Rural and Urban Family Practice
Comprehensive Patient Care
Evidence-Based Health Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Academic weeks interspersed throughout the year
  • Learner-centered self-scheduling
  • Scholarship Day in May
  • Quality improvement project in first year
  • One month of interprovincial or international electives
  • Optional third-year Enhanced Skills programs
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Strong community support
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Emphasis on evidence-based healthcare
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Patients of all life stages
Community-based patients
Rural and urban populations
Research Opportunities

Residents must complete a scholar project and present their work at annual Scholarship Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Family practice clinics
Regional 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

Family Practice39 weeksincluding one full day in FM during all non-FM experiences
Emergency8 weeks4 in R1 and 4 in R2
Obstetrics/Gynecology10 weeks6 in R1 and 4 in R2
Pediatrics6 weeks4 weeks in R2 year & 2 weeks in R1
Mental Health & Addiction8 weeks4 in R1 (2 in Addiction & 2 in Acute) and 4 in R2 (Long Term Management)
Internal Medicine5 weeksIn R1
ICU4 weeksIn R1
Surgery4 weeksIn R1
Palliative Care4 weeksIn R1
Musculoskeletal2 weeksIn R1
Electives*1-3 weeksR2
Hospitalist*4 weeksR2 (optional)
Proceduralist Service*2 weeksR2 (optional)
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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.