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Vancouver - Diagnostic Radiology

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Diagnostic Radiology
CMG Stream
7 Positions
Official Page

The UBC Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to produce well-rounded radiologists capable of working in both clinical and academic settings. The program aims to train radiologists who can serve the imaging and interventional needs of patients in British Columbia and Canada, with a strong emphasis on leadership and specialty stewardship.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29755
Quota
7 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
July 25, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program emphasizes competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on developing residents' clinical skills, research capabilities, and leadership potential through structured rotations, academic half-days, and supervised clinical experiences.

Training Setting

Training occurs across six UBC affiliated hospitals in Vancouver, including Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, UBC Hospital, BC Children's Hospital, British Columbia Cancer Agency, and Mount Saint Joseph.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
Oncological Radiology
Special Features
  • Monthly radiology introduction lectures
  • Dedicated radiology anatomy block
  • Annual resident research day
  • American Institute of Radiological Pathology (AIRP) enrollment
  • Clinical audit project requirement
  • Visiting international professors
  • Daily hospital conferences
  • Weekly grand rounds
  • Resident wellness program
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 5-year training program
  • Strong academic and clinical training
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • Diverse training sites
  • Supportive learning environment
  • Ratio of residents to faculty is 1 to 2.46
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Oncology patients
Emergency and trauma patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a clinical audit project and are strongly encouraged to pursue at least one research project during their residency, with dedicated research time and an annual resident research day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • UBC Hospital
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • British Columbia Cancer Agency
  • Mount Saint Joseph
  • Lions Gate Hospital
  • Royal Columbian Hospital
  • Surrey Memorial Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
Community hospitals
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Oncological Radiology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 28, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Electives assessment
  • Casper Test
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

MedicineBlocks not specified
SurgeryBlocks not specified
OB/GYNBlocks not specified
PediatricsBlocks not specified
EmergencyBlocks not specified
Family PracticeBlocks not specified
ICUBlocks not specified
NeurologyBlocks not specified
AnatomyBlocks not specified
ElectiveBlocks not specified

PGY-2 Rotations

NeuroradiologyFirst 6 months
Chest RadiologyFirst 6 months
Musculoskeletal RadiologyFirst 6 months
Abdominal ImagingFirst 6 months
Emergency and Trauma RadiologyFirst 6 months
MRRemaining months
MammographyRemaining months
Nuclear MedicineRemaining months

PGY-3 Rotations

Angiography/InterventionBlocks not specified
Pediatric RadiologyBlocks not specified
Physics CurriculumOne year

PGY-4 Rotations

Subspecialty RotationsBlocks not specified

PGY-5 Rotations

Tailored RotationsBlocks not specified
Community Hospital Rotations4 weeksLions Gate HospitalRoyal Columbian HospitalSurrey Memorial Hospital
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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.