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Vancouver - Diagnostic Radiology
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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
Interview Dates
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- CV review
- Electives assessment
- Casper Test
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
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
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.