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Quw'utsun - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaQuw'utsun, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
4 Positions
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The Quw'utsun Family Practice residency site offers a comprehensive, learner-focused educational experience rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Located on the traditional unceded territory of Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw, the program aims to produce compassionate, community-engaged family physicians with a deep understanding of local Indigenous communities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30350
Quota
4 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

A learner-focused, interdisciplinary approach emphasizing collaborative learning, cultural sensitivity, and progressive independence in clinical practice.

Training Setting

Located in Duncan, Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, with training across multiple sites including Cowichan District Hospital, Ladysmith Health Care Centre, Victoria General Hospital, and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Focus Areas
Indigenous Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Community-Engaged Practice
Cultural Safety
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Special Features
  • Longitudinal Indigenous Family Practice engagement
  • Hybrid curriculum with block and longitudinal components
  • Cultural safety training
  • Simulation bootcamp
  • Scholarly project opportunities
  • International elective options
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive Indigenous health training
  • Distributed training sites
  • Strong community connections
  • Extensive elective opportunities
  • Emphasis on cultural safety
Patient Populations
Indigenous communities
Rural populations
Cowichan Valley residents
Acute care patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a quality improvement project and scholar project, with opportunities to present at local Scholarship events.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Cowichan District Hospital
  • Ladysmith Health Care Centre
  • Victoria General Hospital
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Rural community hospital
Academic medical center
Community clinic
Indigenous health 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 (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

Intro to FM • 4 weeksSettle in at FP preceptor’s office, academic sessions, SIM bootcamp
Family Practice • 10 weeksWith FP preceptor, hospitalist, urgent care, maternity clinic
Indigenous Family Practice • LongitudinalDedicated clinical and experiential time engaging with local Indigenous communities
Internal Medicine • 4 weeksAt Cowichan District Hospital (CDH)
Emergency Medicine • 4 weeksCDH
Obstetrics • 4 weeksLow-risk deliveries
Pediatrics • 4 weeks2 weeks inpatient at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) and 2 weeks in local outpatient clinics
Psychiatry • 2 weeksCDH and outpatient clinic
General Surgery • 2 weeksCDH
Addictions • 2 weeks1 week at VGH, and 1 week at local outpatient clinics
Anesthesia • 1 weekCDH
Ortho • 2 weeksCDH
Electives • 6 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Practice • 16 weeksWith FP preceptor, hospitalist, palliative, includes transition to independent practice
Rural • 8 weeksAs part of rural selective match
Indigenous FP Practice • LongitudinalDedicated clinical and experiential time engaging with local Indigenous communities
Internal Medicine • 2 weeksCDH
Gynecology • 2 weeksLocal outpatient Gyne clinics
Psychiatry (PES) • 2 weeksNanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) ER Psychiatric Emergency Service
Surgery selective • 2 weeksCDH
Addictions • 2 weeksAt VGH and local outpatient clinics
Anesthesia • 1 weekCDH
Electives • 10 weeks
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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.