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Vancouver - Pediatrics

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Pediatrics
CMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The UBC Pediatrics Community Impact stream provides one resident per year with specialized training focused on pediatric care for underserved populations. Residents spend six blocks of their first year in Prince George, gaining unique experience in community pediatrics, social justice, and rural medicine.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30342
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
November 5, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive independence, social justice, and developing residents' skills as educators, scholars, and medical leaders.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple sites including BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver and University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George, providing diverse urban and rural pediatric experiences.

Focus Areas
Community Pediatrics
Rural Medicine
Social Pediatrics
Underserved Populations
Health Advocacy
Special Features
  • Six blocks of training in Prince George
  • Longitudinal integrated training
  • Community-based continuity clinic
  • Global health electives
  • Outreach programs
  • Mandatory resident research project
  • Opportunities for leadership and teaching
Program Strengths
  • Unique distributed training model
  • Strong focus on community and social pediatrics
  • Comprehensive exposure to diverse pediatric settings
  • Commitment to health equity
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients in urban settings
Pediatric patients in rural communities
First Nations children
Underserved and equity-deserving populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete a research project, with 4 weeks of research enrichment time available during their 4-year training.

Teaching Hospitals
  • BC Children's Hospital
  • BC Women's Hospital
  • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
  • University Hospital of Northern BC
Training Setting Type
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Regional referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Medical Education
Global Health
Social Pediatrics
Rural Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 29, 2026
  • January 13, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CASPer assessment
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference documents
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Interview performance
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.

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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.