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Vancouver - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
13 Positions
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The UBC Family Medicine Residency Program at St. Paul's Hospital offers a comprehensive two-year training experience in urban health, focusing on diverse clinical settings and patient populations. Residents gain extensive experience in areas like Addiction Medicine, LGBTQ2S Health, HIV/AIDS, and Primary Care Maternity through a flexible, longitudinal curriculum that emphasizes independent learning and clinical skill development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29179
Quota
13 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing evidence-informed healthcare, progressive independence, and resident-as-teacher approach with a focus on self-directed learning and tailored training experiences.

Training Setting

Urban training environment in downtown Vancouver, primarily at St. Paul's Hospital, a 450-bed tertiary referral hospital with additional training at BC Children's Hospital and various community clinics.

Focus Areas
Urban Health
Addiction Medicine
LGBTQ2S Health
HIV/AIDS
Palliative Care
Primary Care Maternity
Indigenous Health
Care of the Elderly
Special Features
  • Distributed program with 23 training sites
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Longitudinal second-year curriculum
  • Quality improvement project
  • Scholar project presentation
  • Out-of-province/international elective opportunities
  • Enhanced Skills program options
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive distributed training program
  • Strong academic and administrative support
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Flexible second-year curriculum
  • Multiple enhanced skills opportunities
Patient Populations
People experiencing health inequities
Patients facing oppression and discrimination
Urban and inner-city populations
HIV patients
Addiction medicine patients
LGBTQ2S patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholar project and present their work at a local Scholarship event, with support for primary care research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • BC Children's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care center
Academic medical center
Community clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Anesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine
Addictions
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 (20%)
  • MMI interview (75%)
  • 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 Practice • 4 weeksJuly Foundations of Family Medicine Course
Family Practice • 4 weeksFP preceptor block
Family Practice • 4 weeksThree Bridges Community Health Clinic
Family Practice Teaching Service • 4 weeksMount Saint Joseph's Hospital
Primary Maternity Care • 4 weeksSt. Paul’s Hospital
Emergency • 4 weeksSt. Paul's Hospital
Pediatrics Emergency • 4 weeksBC Children’s Pediatrics Emergency
Internal Medicine • 4 weeksSt. Paul's Hospital
Pediatrics • 4 weeksOutpatient
Surgery • 2 weeksSt. Paul's Hospital
Obstetrics/Gynecology • 2 weeksSt. Paul's Hospital
Palliative Care • 2 weeksSt. Paul's Hospital
Electives • 6 weeks3x2 week blocks
Vacation • 4 weeks2x2 week blocks
R1 Longitudinal ½ day Academic Half Day morning plus Family Practice Preceptor ½ day back in office (afternoon)Every Thursday

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Practice (longitudinal) • 14.3 weeksDone part-time over approx. 30 weeksIncludes research, admin, study time
Electives (longitudinal) • 4.8 weeksDone part-time with FP longitudinalIncludes conference leave
Procedural skills/ Surgery selectives • 2 weeksLongitudinal or block
Care of the Elderly • 2 weeksLongitudinal, various locations
Outpatient Gyne • 1.6 weeksLongitudinal, various locations
Mandatory Academic Curriculum • 3.3 weeksLongitudinal, MAC every Thursday morning
Rural Family Practice • 8 weeksVarious locations in BC
Block Elective • 4 weeksScheduled by resident
Family Practice Teaching Service • 1.6 weeksMount Saint Joseph's Hospital
Psychiatry • 2.4 weeksBlock or longitudinal, St. Paul’s or alternative
NICU Level 2 • 1.6 weeksBC Children’s Hospital
Family Practice Practicum • 1.8 weeksFP Preceptor’s Office
Vacation • 4 weeksScheduled by resident
Winter Holiday • 0.6 weeksSpecific days set
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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.