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Surrey-South Fraser - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaSurrey-South Fraser, British Columbia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
7 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Family Medicine Surrey-South Fraser site offers a comprehensive two-year residency program focused on full-spectrum, community-centered urban Family Practice. Residents receive training across diverse clinical settings in Surrey, Langley, and surrounding communities, with an emphasis on developing strong clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and community awareness.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29480
Quota
7 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing evidence-based medicine, progressive independence, and comprehensive clinical skill development with a focus on community-centered care.

Training Setting

Suburban and semi-rural medical settings across Surrey, Langley, Delta, and White Rock, primarily based at Surrey Memorial Hospital with rotations at multiple community hospitals and clinics.

Focus Areas
Full-spectrum Family Medicine
Urban Family Practice
Community-focused Healthcare
Suburban and Semi-rural Medicine
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Bi-weekly academic days
  • Quality improvement project
  • Scholar project requirement
  • One month international/interprovincial elective option
  • Integrated Canadian and International Medical Graduate program
Program Strengths
  • Distributed training across 23 sites
  • Strong academic and administrative support
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Integrated CMG and IMG training
Patient Populations
Suburban community patients
Diverse urban populations
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
New Canadian patients
Patients with chronic diseases
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholar project and present their work annually at a mandatory Scholarship Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Surrey Memorial Hospital
  • Langley Memorial Hospital
  • Peach Arch Hospital
  • Eagle Ridge Hospital
  • Delta Hospital
  • Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgical Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Outpatient clinic
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 (50%)
  • MMI interview (45%)
  • 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

Family Medicine • 20 weeksOngoing full day back throughout the program
Emergency • 4 weeksSurrey, Langley, Peace Arch or Delta
Obstetrics Gynecology • 4 weeksSurrey (expect overnight hospital call on OB)
Pediatrics • 6 weeksSurrey, Langley, BCCH
Musculoskeletal • 2 weeksSurrey
IM Clinical Teaching Unit • 4 weeksSurrey
Palliative Care • 4 weeksSurrey, Langley, Delta or Peace Arch
Infectious Diseases • 2 weeksSurrey
General Surgery • 4 weeksSurrey
Addictions • 2 weeksSurrey

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine • 16 weeksOngoing full days throughout the program (Expect overnight Hospital Call)
IM Clinical Teaching Unit • 4 weeksSurrey
Psychiatry • 4 weeksSurrey or Peace Arch
Geriatrics • 2 weeksSurrey
Endocrinology • 2 weeksSurrey
Gynecology • 2 weeksGyneClinic-Langley Residents onlyat this time
Electives • 14-16 weeksNumberof weeksdependonPrimaryPreceptor Clinic location.  Select between Prison Health, New Canadian Clinic, Aboriginal Health, Addictions, Positive Health, Urgent Patient Care Centre, Hospitalist etc.
Rural • 8 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.