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Vancouver - Medical Genetics and Genomics

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Medical Genetics and Genomics
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The UBC Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program that prepares residents to become well-rounded medical geneticists. Located in Vancouver, the program offers broad clinical exposure across British Columbia, with training at multiple tertiary academic hospitals and a focus on translating genomics into clinical care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29408
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
August 26, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, integrating basic genetics with clinical practice, and developing well-rounded medical geneticists through comprehensive clinical, research, and academic training.

Training Setting

Training occurs at multiple tertiary academic teaching hospitals in Greater Vancouver, including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, and BC Cancer Agency, serving patients from across British Columbia.

Focus Areas
Clinical Genetics
Genomics
Pediatric Genetics
Adult Genetics
Biochemical Genetics
Hereditary Cancer
Reproductive Genetics
Special Features
  • Dedicated Resident Clinic
  • Graduate-level genetic courses
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Research project requirement
  • Telehealth for Genetic Residents and Fellows (TeleGRAF) sessions
  • Competence by Design curriculum
  • Academic Half Day (AHD) activities
  • Objective Standardized Clinical Encounters (OSCE)
Program Strengths
  • Broad clinical exposure
  • Strong academic research infrastructure
  • Interdisciplinary training
  • National leader in genomics translation
  • Committed instructors
  • Balanced educational approach
  • Provincial service with high patient volume
Patient Populations
Prenatal patients
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Patients with congenital anomalies
Patients with genetic diseases
Hereditary cancer patients
Rural and underserved communities
Research Opportunities

Each resident completes a scholarly project (clinical or laboratory) with access to world-renowned laboratories and clinical research groups.

Teaching Hospitals
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
  • Vancouver General Hospital
  • BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre
  • Saint Paul's Hospital
  • Royal Columbian Hospital
  • UBC Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Provincial medical genetics service
Enhanced Skills Training
Telehealth
Rural medicine outreach
Hereditary cancer genetics
Laboratory genetics
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 4, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Clinical evaluations
  • Research portfolio
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Scholarly activities
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

PediatricsUnspecified
Off-service rotationsUnspecified

PGY-2 Rotations

Internal MedicineUnspecified
Maternal-Fetal MedicineUnspecified
Reproductive Psychiatry or Palliative CareUnspecified

PGY-3 Rotations

Clinical GeneticsUnspecified
Laboratory Genetics6 months
Graduate-level Genetic CoursesUnspecified
Research ElectiveUnspecified

PGY-4 Rotations

Clinical GeneticsUnspecified
Research ProjectUnspecified

PGY-5 Rotations

Clinical GeneticsUnspecified
Research ProjectUnspecified
Transition to PracticeUnspecified
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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.