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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 academic excellence. Located in Vancouver, the program provides residents with extensive training opportunities across multiple hospitals and specialized psychiatric settings, emphasizing both clinical skills and research.
- Program ID
- 29825
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- 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 through progressive independence, diverse clinical experiences, and comprehensive skill development across the CanMEDS roles.
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
- Research Track with Protected Research Time
- Annual Research Day
- Competency By Design Curriculum
- Comprehensive Psychotherapy Training
- Interprovincial and International Elective Opportunities
- Subspecialty Fellowship Options
- Comprehensive Training Across Multiple Psychiatric Subspecialties
- Diverse Clinical Placement Opportunities
- Strong Research Infrastructure
- Multicultural Training Environment
- Extensive Psychotherapy Training
- Flexible Elective and Selective Rotations
Emphasis on research throughout the program, with protected research time, annual research day, and opportunities for scholarly activities from the onset of training.
- 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
- Academic Track Record
- Motivation to Become a Psychiatrist
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional Attributes
- Research Experience
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.