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Rural Northwest - Family Medicine
The Rural North West/Terrace UBC residency site is a community-based, longitudinal, integrated program preparing residents for Rural Family Practice. The program emphasizes continuity, learning in the rural environment, and stability, with most graduates working in rural locations.
- Program ID
- 29139
- Quota
- 2 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 using a 'Triple C' curriculum, focusing on problem-solving skills, effective adult education principles, and collaborative team-based learning.
Training Setting
Located in Terrace, British Columbia, with training opportunities across the North West Health Services Delivery Area, including communities like Smithers, Haida Gwaii, Hazelton, and affiliated First Nations communities.
- Longitudinal integrated curriculum
- Mandatory 2-month rural rotation in second year
- Opportunities to practice in multiple communities
- Academic curriculum with virtual and local seminars
- Scholarship project requirements
- International elective option
- Teaching of medical students
- Comprehensive rural medical training
- Flexible, individualized program development
- Strong community integration
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Emphasis on evidence-based medicine
Residents must complete a scholar project and present their work at an annual Scholarship Day.
- Ksyen Regional Hospital
- Community hospitals in Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Smithers, Haida Gwaii, Hazelton
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.