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Vancouver - Dermatology

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Dermatology
CMG Stream
3 Positions
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The University of British Columbia Dermatology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in Vancouver, focusing on clinical excellence and research. Residents receive broad-based training across multiple hospitals and subspecialty clinics, with a strong emphasis on academic development and patient care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29136
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 14, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Emphasizes progressive clinical independence, competency-based medical education, and holistic development across CanMEDS roles with graduated responsibility throughout training.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers across Vancouver and British Columbia, including multiple teaching hospitals and specialized clinics with diverse patient populations.

Focus Areas
Dermatologic Surgery
Pediatric Dermatology
Skin Cancer
Photo-medicine
Immuno-dermatology
Wound Healing
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dermatology
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Mandatory research requirements
  • Inter-provincial and international elective opportunities
  • Tele-Dermatology experiences
  • Annual Skin Research Day participation
  • Subspecialty clinic rotations
Program Strengths
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • High faculty-to-resident ratio
  • Diverse clinical training sites
  • Robust academic curriculum
Patient Populations
Inpatient dermatology patients
Outpatient clinic patients
Pediatric patients
Cancer patients
HIV patients
Marginalized and inner-city patients
Patients with complex skin conditions
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete scholarly research from PGY3 onwards, with active research units in immuno-dermatology, photo-medicine, clinical trials, and epidemiology.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • Skin Care Centre
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • BC Cancer Agency
  • Royal Columbian Hospital
  • Mount St. Joseph Hospital
  • Island Medical Program
  • Northern Medical Program
  • Southern Medical Program
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Specialized skin care clinics
Cancer treatment center
Enhanced Skills Training
Dermatologic Surgery
Pediatric Dermatology
Tele-Dermatology
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dermatology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Saturday January 24, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Research/publications
  • CV/extra-curricular activities
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

British Columbia provincial salaries

Updated July 25, 2023

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$65,332

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$91,711

PGY-5

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

Rotating InternshipFull yearVarious hospitals
Introduction to Dermatology1 blockDermatology department

PGY-2 Rotations

Subspecialty RotationsFirst half of yearVarious departments
Intro to Hospital DermatologySecond half of yearDermatology department

PGY-3 Rotations

Hospital Consult ServicesMultiple monthsVarious hospitals
Specialty ClinicsMultiple monthsVarious clinics

PGY-4 Rotations

Dermatologic Surgery3 monthsSurgical clinics
Pediatric Dermatology3 monthsPediatric clinics
Senior Resident ClinicsMultiple monthsVarious hospitals

PGY-5 Rotations

ElectivesFlexibleBased on resident's career goals
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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.