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Vancouver - Obstetrics and Gynecology
The UBC Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program provides an excellent environment to train highly skilled general Obstetricians and Gynaecologists while fostering residents' interests in subspecialty training. The program offers unique rotations, strong research support, and a commitment to resident-focused teaching across multiple hospital sites in Vancouver and British Columbia.
- Program ID
- 29373
- Quota
- 10 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- July 17, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program uses Competence By Design (CBD) assessment format, focusing on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), milestones, and a competency committee that reviews residents' performance throughout training stages.
Training Setting
Training occurs across five major teaching centers in Vancouver (BC Women's, Vancouver General, St. Paul's, Surrey Memorial, and Royal Columbian Hospitals) with additional mandatory rural rotations in community sites like Nanaimo, Kamloops, Victoria, and Prince George.
- Competence By Design (CBD) training model
- Simulation training (OB Simulation, Laparoscopy Dry Lab, Surgical Procedure Review)
- Dedicated Research Advisory Group
- International health advocacy work
- Conference funding
- Surgical Foundations program
- Mandatory rural community rotations
- Unique subspecialty rotations
- Excellent obstetrics training
- Advanced laparoscopic gynecology procedures
- Strong research support
- Diverse clinical experiences
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- High conference and research funding
Residents must complete at least one research project, receive dedicated research rotation, and are encouraged to present at local, national, and international conferences.
- BC Women's Hospital
- Vancouver General Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- Surrey Memorial Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 19, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Reference letters
- Research/publications
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Personal letter
- Interview performance
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.