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Vancouver - Anesthesiology
The University of British Columbia Anesthesiology Residency Program provides comprehensive training in perioperative medicine, pain management, subspecialty anesthesia, and critical care. Located in Vancouver, the program offers exceptional clinical exposure across multiple hospital sites, with over 250 dedicated anesthesia faculty guiding residents through a dynamic, hands-on specialty that intersects with every area of medicine.
- Program ID
- 30281
- Quota
- 20 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- August 27, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program uses a competency-based medical education approach with progressive autonomy, emphasizing hands-on clinical experience, structured academic learning, and comprehensive mentorship through each stage of training.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and regional hospital sites in British Columbia, including Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, BC Children's Hospital, and hospitals on Vancouver Island.
- Transition to Discipline Bootcamp
- Weekly academic days
- Monthly journal clubs
- High-fidelity simulation training
- Life support courses
- Clinical Investigator Program
- External elective opportunities
- Resident research competition
- Royal College exam preparation seminars
- Comprehensive training across multiple subspecialties
- Extensive research funding
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Strong mentorship program
- Commitment to resident wellness
- Equity and diversity focus
Residents undertake at least one scholarly project, with opportunities to join the two-year Clinical Investigator Program. The department attracts approximately $1 million in annual research funding.
- Vancouver General Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- BC Children's Hospital
- BC Women's Hospital
- Surrey Memorial Hospital
- Lion's Gate Hospital
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
- Victoria General Hospital
- University Hospital of Northern BC
- Royal Inland Hospital
- Kelowna General Hospital
Interview Dates
- February 2, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- CV review
- Electives assessment
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Research/publications
- Interview performance
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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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.