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Rural Immersion - Family Medicine
The UBC Family Medicine Rural Immersion program in Valemount/McBride offers a unique, flexible residency experience focused on rural family medicine. Residents will have high autonomy, hands-on training, and the opportunity to develop comprehensive skills in a close-knit rural community setting.
- Program ID
- 29526
- Quota
- 1 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, learner-driven education with a focus on autonomous learning, tailored individual training experience, and achieving curriculum objectives through integrated longitudinal approach.
Training Setting
Based in the small rural communities of Valemount and McBride, with potential supplementary experiences in larger centers as needed. Training occurs in rural family practice settings with local physicians.
- Individualized curriculum development
- No specific planned rotations
- Integrated longitudinal approach
- Flexible training schedule
- Academic time shared with Prince George programs
- Travel reimbursement flexibility
- Medical student teaching opportunities
- High resident autonomy
- Comprehensive rural medical skills training
- Personalized learning experience
- Strong community integration
Residents must complete a quality improvement project in first year and a scholar project to be presented at local Scholarship Day.
- Valemount Community Health Centre
- McBride Health Centre
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
- Quality improvement project
- Scholar project presentation
- Academic performance
- Clinical competencies
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.