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Vancouver - Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
UBC offers a 5-year Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) residency program with both standard and integrated Family Medicine (FM) streams. The program provides comprehensive training in public health, with opportunities for specialized learning and flexible career pathways.
- Program ID
- 29154
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 12, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on creating a positive learning environment that supports individual learner development, promotes inquiry, and ensures meaningful contribution.
Training Setting
Training occurs in urban and rural settings across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna, and Prince George, with core academic training at UBC's School of Population and Public Health.
- Competency-based curriculum
- Master of Public Health (MPH) integrated training
- Option to switch between PHPM and PHPM-FM streams
- Opportunity for research projects
- Academic Half Day (AHD) seminars
- Rotations across multiple health regions in BC
- Flexible training pathways
- Comprehensive public health training
- Strong emphasis on health equity
- Diverse learning opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive learning environment
Residents are expected to complete one major and several minor research projects, with additional opportunities for research electives and training experiences.
- St. Paul's Hospital
- BC Centre for Disease Control
- WorkSafe BC
- First Nations Health Authority
- BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
- Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Interview Dates
- January 28, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- Academic record
- Personal letter
- Letters of reference
- Interview performance
- Demonstrated interest in public health
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.