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Prince George - Psychiatry

University of British ColumbiaPrince George, British Columbia
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Psychiatry Residency Program in Prince George offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on developing well-rounded psychiatrists for northern and rural areas. Located in the capital of northern British Columbia, this program provides unique opportunities to work with diverse patient populations and gain extensive clinical experience in a challenging healthcare environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29194
Quota
2 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
August 25, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Emphasizes progressive independence, competency-based medical education, and development of critical thinking skills with a focus on producing adaptable, comprehensive general psychiatrists.

Training Setting

Training occurs at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George, a tertiary referral facility serving a vast geographical area including rural and remote Indigenous communities.

Focus Areas
Rural Psychiatry
General Psychiatry
Community Mental Health
Indigenous Healthcare
Addiction Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Distributed Model of Training
  • Exposure to Diverse Patient Populations
  • Comprehensive Psychotherapy Curriculum
  • Research Opportunities
  • Longitudinal Research Track
  • Interprovincial and International Elective Options
  • Competency By Design Curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive Training in General Psychiatry
  • Strong Focus on Rural and Northern Healthcare
  • Diverse Clinical Exposure
  • High-Quality Research Opportunities
  • Supportive Learning Environment
  • Emphasis on Cultural Competency
Patient Populations
Rural Communities
Indigenous Populations
Urban and Industrial Community Members
Marginalized Populations
Adolescents
Adults
Geriatric Patients
Patients with Complex Mental Health Needs
Research Opportunities

Residents have protected research time, with 2 dedicated Research Track positions offering 1 day per week of research time, and opportunities for scholarly activities throughout training.

Teaching Hospitals
  • University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC)
  • Central Interior Native Health Society
  • Nechako Youth Treatment Program
Training Setting Type
Academic Medical Center
Community Hospital
Rural Training Site
Enhanced Skills Training
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Diversity of Experience
  • Academic Track Record
  • Motivation to Become a Psychiatrist
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Research Potential
Compensation & Benefits

British Columbia provincial salaries

Updated July 25, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$65,332

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,711

PGY-5

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

Transition to Discipline1 monthPsychiatry Setting
Internal Medicine1 blockUHNBC
Family Medicine1 blockUHNBC
Pediatrics1 blockUHNBC
Neurology1 blockUHNBC
Emergency Medicine1 blockUHNBC
Addictions1 blockUHNBC
Emergency Psychiatry1 blockUHNBC

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Inpatient Psychiatry6 monthsUHNBC
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry6 monthsUHNBC

PGY-3 Rotations

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry6 monthsUHNBC
Geriatric Psychiatry6 monthsUHNBC

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry3 monthsUHNBC
Chronic Care Psychiatry6 monthsUHNBC
Addiction Psychiatry6 weeksUHNBC
Emergency Psychiatry6 weeksUHNBC

PGY-5 Rotations

Selectives6 monthsVarious
Electives6 monthsVarious
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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.