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Vancouver - Family Medicine

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
12 Positions
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The UBC Family Medicine St. Paul's IMG Stream offers comprehensive training in inner-city medicine, with opportunities in HIV/AIDS, Addiction Medicine, Palliative Care, and Indigenous Health. Residents gain strong clinical skills through experiential learning across community-based and hospital settings, with a focus on developing independent judgment and diverse medical experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29521
Quota
12 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Experiential learning with progressive independence, emphasizing evidence-based practice, scholarly activities, and comprehensive clinical skill development across diverse medical contexts.

Training Setting

Urban and rural training sites across British Columbia, with primary training at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver, a 480-bed tertiary referral hospital with a busy emergency department.

Focus Areas
Inner City Medicine
HIV/AIDS
Addiction Medicine
Palliative Care
Indigenous Health
Emergency Medicine
Rural Medicine
Special Features
  • Mandatory 2-month rural rotation
  • Scholarship Day
  • Quality improvement project
  • International elective opportunities
  • Evidence-Based Medicine emphasis
  • Academic half-day teaching
  • Resident wellness support
Program Strengths
  • Distributed program with 23 training sites
  • Strong academic and administrative support
  • Comprehensive resident wellness resources
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Preparation for practice in underserved populations
Patient Populations
Inner city patients
HIV/AIDS patients
Addiction patients
Palliative care patients
Indigenous communities
Rural populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a scholar project and present at annual Scholarship Day, with emphasis on quality improvement and evidence-based medicine.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Paul's Hospital
  • Children's Hospital
  • Mount St. Joseph Hospital
Training Setting Type
Tertiary referral hospital
Community clinics
Rural hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Care of The Elderly
Anesthesia
Palliative Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine
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 (50%)
  • MMI interview (45%)
  • 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 • 12 weeks
Rural Family Practice • 4 weeks
Family Practice Teaching Service • 4 weeks
Obstetrics/Gynecology • 6 weeks
Emergency • 4 weeks
Pediatrics • 8 weeks
Surgery • 2 weeks
Internal Medicine • 4 weeks
Elective • 4 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

Rural Family Practice • 8 weeks
Family Practice(Includes 2 weeks of Practicum) • 11 weeks
Family Practice Teaching Services • 2 weeks
Specialty Selective(ICU / Delta EM / Ridge Meadows EM / MSJ EM / Rural EM) • 4 weeks
Palliative Care • 2 weeks
Psychiatry • 4 weeks
Geriatrics • 2 weeks
Addiction Medicine • 2 weeks
Care of Workers • 1 weekLongitudinal
Women’s Health • 2 weeksLongitudinal
Pediatrics • 2 weeks
Electives • 9 weeks
Vacation • 4 weeks
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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.