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North Okanagan - Family Medicine
The UBC Family Medicine North Okanagan site offers a unique two-year residency program nestled in the beautiful Okanagan region. Located in Vernon, this program provides comprehensive family medicine training with a focus on rural and community-based healthcare, offering residents a balanced lifestyle with year-round recreational opportunities.
- Program ID
- 30201
- Quota
- 1 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Integrated longitudinal and block curriculum emphasizing competency-based medical education, progressive independence, and holistic patient care with a strong focus on community and team-based learning.
Training Setting
Located in Vernon, BC, with clinical work spanning local communities including Vernon, Armstrong, Lumby, Enderby, and Salmon Arm. Primary training site is Vernon Jubilee Hospital in a midsize community with urban amenities and world-class resorts.
- Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
- Optional Extended Rural Training (4-6 months)
- Distributed training across 23 sites
- Ski Doc shifts at SilverStar Mountain Resort
- Newly constructed subsidized resident housing
- Student Loan Forgiveness ($8000 per year)
- Comprehensive rural medicine training
- Strong focus on health equity
- 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 (50%)
- MMI interview (45%)
- 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.