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Vancouver - Psychiatry

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
7 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
Neuropsychiatry
Reproductive Psychiatry
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive Training Across Diverse Settings
  • Extensive Clinical Exposure
  • Strong Research Infrastructure
  • Multicultural Training Environment
  • Flexible Elective Opportunities
  • Subspecialty Fellowship Pathways
Patient Populations
Adult Psychiatric Patients
Child and Adolescent Patients
Geriatric Patients
Patients with Mood Disorders
Patients with Addiction Issues
Forensic Patients
Inner City Populations
Multicultural Patient Groups
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 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
Training Setting Type
Academic Medical Center
Community Hospital
Tertiary Care Center
Specialized Psychiatric Units
Enhanced Skills Training
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
Neuropsychiatry Fellowship
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Diversity of Experience
  • Personal Endeavors
  • Motivation
  • Academic Track Record
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Professional Attributes
  • Psychiatry 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.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Transition to Discipline1 monthPsychiatry Setting
Internal Medicine1 block
Family Medicine1 block
Pediatrics1 block
Neurology1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
Addictions1 block
Emergency Psychiatry1 block
Elective1 block
Selectives2 blocks
Psychiatry2 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Inpatient Psychiatry6 months
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry6 months

PGY-3 Rotations

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry6 monthsBC Children's Hospital
Geriatric Psychiatry6 months

PGY-4 Rotations

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry3 months
Chronic Care Psychiatry6 months
Addiction Psychiatry6 weeks
Emergency Psychiatry6 weeks
Elective1 block

PGY-5 Rotations

Selectives6 months
Electives6 months
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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.