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Prince George - Psychiatry
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC)
- Central Interior Native Health Society
- Nechako Youth Treatment Program
Interview Dates
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- Diversity of Experience
- Academic Track Record
- Motivation to Become a Psychiatrist
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Research Potential
British Columbia provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$65,332
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$91,711
PGY-5
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
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PGY-5 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.