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Okanagan South - Family Medicine
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- Comprehensive rural medical training
- Strong emphasis on practical skills
- Diverse training sites
- Supportive medical community
- Extensive academic and administrative support
Residents complete quality improvement and scholar projects, with opportunities to present at UBC Regional Scholar Day.
- Penticton Regional 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.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.