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North Okanagan - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaNorth Okanagan, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Family Medicine North Okanagan site offers a unique two-year residency program located in Vernon, British Columbia. Nestled in a beautiful landscape with year-round recreation opportunities, this program provides comprehensive family medicine training with a focus on community-based care, health equity, and diverse clinical experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29290
Quota
3 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, meaningful connections, and preparing residents to work in diverse community settings through longitudinal and rotational learning experiences.

Training Setting

Located in Vernon, British Columbia, serving communities including Vernon, Armstrong, Lumby, Enderby, and Salmon Arm. Primary clinical work in local communities with Vernon Jubilee Hospital as a key training site.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Indigenous Cultural Safety
Health Equity Care
Community-Based Family Medicine
Team-Based Care
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Optional Extended Rural Training (4-6 months)
  • Integrated longitudinal/block curriculum
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
  • Team-Based Care Experiences
  • Optional Ski Doc shifts at SilverStar Mountain Resort
  • Student Loan Forgiveness ($8000 per year)
  • Newly constructed subsidized resident housing
Program Strengths
  • Distributed training across 23 unique sites
  • Strong focus on health equity and cultural safety
  • Flexible learning schedule
  • High exposure to team-based care
  • Prioritization of resident wellness
Patient Populations
Rural Communities
Indigenous Populations
Vulnerable Populations
Diverse Community Settings
Research Opportunities

Residents participate in a required Scholarship Curriculum with protected time for projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community Hospital
Rural Clinics
Indigenous Health Clinics
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.