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Vancouver - Psychiatry
The UBC Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive, distributed training model across British Columbia, with a focus on diverse clinical experiences and comprehensive psychiatric education. Located in Vancouver, the program provides residents with extensive clinical placements, academic seminars, and opportunities for specialized training across various psychiatric subspecialties.
- Program ID
- 29726
- Quota
- 7 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- August 25, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on developing well-rounded psychiatrists who can fulfill the CanMEDS roles of Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Scholar, and Professional.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Vancouver and across British Columbia, including multiple teaching hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized psychiatric units.
- Distributed Model of Training
- Competency By Design Curriculum
- Research Track Positions
- Protected Research Time
- Annual Research Day
- Interprovincial and International Elective Opportunities
- Subspecialty Fellowship Options
- Comprehensive Training Across Diverse Settings
- Extensive Clinical Exposure
- Strong Research Infrastructure
- Multicultural Training Environment
- Flexible Elective Opportunities
- Subspecialty Fellowship Pathways
Residents are required to engage in scholarly activities, with protected research time available, especially for Research Track positions. Annual Research Day allows residents to present their work.
- Vancouver General Hospital
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Richmond Hospital
- BC Children's Hospital
- Lion's Gate Hospital
- Mount St. Joseph's Hospital
- Royal Columbian Hospital
- University of British Columbia Hospital
Interview Dates
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- Diversity of Experience
- Personal Endeavors
- Motivation
- Academic Track Record
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional Attributes
- Psychiatry 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
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.