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North Okanagan - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaNorth Okanagan, British Columbia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Community Healthcare
Indigenous Health
Health Equity
Team-Based Care
Special Features
  • 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)
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural medicine training
  • Strong focus on health equity
  • 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
Rural community hospital
Community clinics
Academic 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 (50%)
  • MMI interview (45%)
  • 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.