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Vancouver - Urology
The UBC Department of Urologic Sciences provides comprehensive 5-year training in all aspects of urology, including uro-oncology, renal transplantation, endo-urology, pediatric urology, reconstructive urology, urodynamics, and andrology. The program offers a high volume of clinical material with especially strong training in urologic oncology and transplantation, and has maintained an excellent pass rate on Royal College examinations.
- Program ID
- 29836
- Quota
- 3 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
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Follows Royal College Competence by Design (CBD) format, emphasizing progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and targeted learning outcomes.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban hospitals in Vancouver, including academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialized pediatric and cancer care facilities.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Weekly academic half-day
- Grand rounds
- Case-based rounds
- Mock oral and OSCE examinations
- Funding for conference attendance
- Textbooks and journal subscriptions provided
- Clinical Investigator Program available
- High clinical case volume
- Strong research opportunities
- Excellent Royal College examination pass rates
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- Supportive mentorship environment
Residents conduct ongoing research projects under staff urologist preceptorship, with active research in multiple subspecialty areas.
- Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre (VGH Site)
- Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre (UBC Site)
- St. Paul's Hospital
- Mount St. Joseph's Hospital
- B.C. Children's Hospital
- B.C. Women's Hospital
- B.C. Cancer Agency
- Community Hospitals (Richmond, Lions Gate, Royal Columbian, Surrey, Langley, Peace Arch, Chilliwack, Eagle Ridge, Ridge-Meadows, Abbotsford)
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Letters of reference
- Personal letter
- CV/Resume
- Academic record
- Research/Publications
- American Urological Association In-Service Examination
- Mock oral examinations
- OSCE examinations
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
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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.