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North Okanagan - Family Medicine
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
Residents participate in a required Scholarship Curriculum with protected time for projects.
- Vernon Jubilee Hospital
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
- File review (20%)
- MMI Interview (75%)
- FMProC score (5%)
British Columbia provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$65,332
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$72,818
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
... and 2 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.