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Vancouver - Plastic Surgery
The University of British Columbia Plastic Surgery Residency Program is dedicated to training confident, capable, and well-rounded plastic surgeons. Residents graduate with comprehensive skills to manage the full scope of plastic surgery across diverse clinical sites, supported by a collegial and mentorship-driven learning environment.
- Program ID
- 29466
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 6 years
- Last Approved
- July 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Trainee-coach relationship focused on motivated adult learning, emphasizing hands-on clinical experience, progressive responsibility, and continuous feedback through Competency By Design.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban hospitals and medical centers in Vancouver and British Columbia, including academic medical centers, children's hospitals, and community hospitals.
- 5-year comprehensive training program
- Research project required each year
- Dedicated research seminar series
- Monthly journal clubs
- Academic half-day seminars
- Conference attendance opportunities
- Resident Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
- Elective rotation options
- Competency By Design curriculum
- Strong faculty mentorship
- Comprehensive surgical exposure
- Supportive learning environment
- Excellent research opportunities
- Diverse clinical training sites
- High resident-to-faculty ratio
Residents are encouraged to conduct one research project per year, with a focus on clinical research and presentation at UBC Resident Research Day.
- Vancouver General Hospital
- UBC Hospital
- British Columbia Children's Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Mount St. Joseph's Hospital
- Kelowna General Hospital
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- Lion's Gate Hospital
- Richmond General Hospital
- CV review
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Electives experience
- Interview performance
- Leadership skills
- Research/publications
British Columbia provincial salaries
Salary Progression (6-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$65,332
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$97,877
PGY-6
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
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.