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Okanagan South - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaOkanagan South, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
5 Positions
Official Page

The Okanagan South Family Practice Residency Program is a medium-sized rural program focused on training physicians for independent practice in rural areas. Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, the program serves the South Okanagan region and emphasizes preparing motivated, self-directed learners for rural medicine.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29572
Quota
5 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 hands-on teaching, progressive independence, and comprehensive rural medical training through block rotations and longitudinal clinical attachments.

Training Setting

Located in Penticton, a scenic urban area in the Okanagan Valley with 14 suburban and rural communities, training primarily occurs at Penticton Regional Hospital, a 242-bed facility with a newly built David Kampe Tower.

Focus Areas
Rural Medicine
Family Practice
Emergency Medicine
Rural Community Healthcare
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Point of Care Ultrasound training
  • Simulation learning
  • Academic Half Day curriculum
  • Resident wellness focus
  • Scholar project opportunities
  • International elective option
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive rural medical training
  • Strong emphasis on practical skills
  • Diverse training sites
  • Supportive medical community
  • Extensive academic and administrative support
Patient Populations
Rural communities
Underserved populations
Indigenous communities
Diverse Okanagan Valley populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete quality improvement and scholar projects, with opportunities to present at UBC Regional Scholar Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Penticton Regional Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural training site
Community hospital
Academic medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Anesthesia
Palliative Care
Sports Medicine
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

Rotation Length

PGY-2 Rotations

Rotation Length
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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.