North Okanagan - Family Medicine
University of British ColumbiaNorth Okanagan, British Columbia
At a glance
- Approx. quota
- 42
- Length
- 2
- Applications per year
- 601+201–400
- Offered interviews
- 76–100%51–75%
CMG stream · open to Canadian medical graduates
IMG stream · open to international medical graduates
Sat 14 Nov 2026,3:00–4:00 pm PSTvia CANPREPP source (opens in a new tab)
Interviews
8 dates, 16–26 Jan 2027
North Okanagan, 6 teaching sites · 8 rural weeks
What stands out about this program
Clinical training at the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Clinic on Syilx land, with an Indigenous Patient Navigator.
From “Program curriculum” on the CaRMS page
Longitudinal "Primary Care Call" covering inpatient care, ER, obstetrics, surgical assists and UPCC in both years.
From “Program curriculum” on the CaRMS page
Optional weekend Ski Doc shifts at SilverStar Mountain Resort.
From “Program curriculum” on the CaRMS page
- The North Okanagan site of UBC Family Medicine is a 2-year program based at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, with training in Vernon, Armstrong, Lumby and Salmon Arm.
- It uses a blended longitudinal and rotational curriculum, and residents work at the Okanagan Indian Band clinic.
- Second-year residents complete a mandatory 2-month rural rotation and 12 weeks of electives.
What training looks like
- Setting
- Regional community
- Rural / remote
- Rural exposure
- Required rural rotation (8 weeks)
- Focus areas
- Indigenous health
- Longitudinal / integrated
- Rural / remote
- Research
- Required · scholarly or quality-improvement project · protected time
- Enhanced skills
- Emergency Medicine
- Care of the Elderly
- Anesthesia
- Palliative Care
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Clinician Scholar / Research
- Other
- Getting around
- A car is required
By year
- PGY-1
- Intro to Family Medicine5
- Emergency Medicine (ER)4
- Children & Adolescents4
- Maternity & Newborn Care5
- Internal Medicine (IM)4
- Hospitalist R14
- Surgical & Procedural Skills5
- Mental Health3
- Physiatry2
- Family Medicine12
- Selectives4
- PGY-2
- Rural8
- Electives12
- Addictions2
- Oncology2
- Health Equity Care4
- Hospitalist R22
- Inpatient Family Practice2
- Transitions to Practice4
- PGY-1
- Intro to Family Medicine5
- Emergency Medicine (ER)4
- Children & Adolescents4
- Maternity & Newborn Care5
- Internal Medicine (IM)4
- Hospitalist R14
- Surgical & Procedural Skills5
- Mental Health3
- Physiatry2
- Family Medicine12
- Selectives4
- PGY-2
- Rural8
- Electives12
- Family Medicine16
- Addictions2
- Oncology2
- Health Equity Care4
- Hospitalist R22
- Inpatient Family Practice2
- Transitions to Practice4
Where you train
North Okanagan, British Columbia: 6 teaching sites; 8 rural weeks. A car is required.
- Vernon Jubilee Hospital (Vernon)
- Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Clinic
- Downtown Mental Health
- Urgent Primary Care Clinic
- The Foundry
- Options for Sexual Health
Record systems at the listed sites: MEDITECH at 1 of 6; no published record for 5.
Hospital facts
Public figures for hospitals named above, each with its source and reference period. They describe the hospital, not the program. We match names to the sources by name, so check each source before you rely on it.
Vernon Jubilee Hospital
- Clinical record
- MEDITECH Expanse, system named (how far it goes is not stated)
- Elective surgeries completed, 2025/26
- 4,704
- Elective surgeries completed, 2026/27 Q1
- 1,249
About Vernon
People
44,519residents, 2021 Census
Housing
3.4%rental vacancy rate
Winter and summer
−3.5 °CJanuary mean20.6 °CJuly mean
Job outlook
Goodfor the specialty here, 2025–2027
How they choose
- Application file components
- CV
- Electives
- Examinations
- Extra-curricular
- Leadership skills
- MSPRs
- Personal letters
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
- Other file component(s)
- Return of service, CMG stream
- Not stated on CaRMS page. Check the provincial return-of-service rules.
- Return of service, IMG stream
- Required
- IMG requirements, IMG stream
- Assessment by a provincial clinical assessment program
Interviews and info sessions
- Interview dates (2027 match)
- 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 26 Jan 2027
- Format
- Virtual
- MMI or rotating station
Info sessions
Sat 14 Nov 2026
3:00–4:00 pm PST
Q&A · VirtualCANPREPP source (opens in a new tab)
Pay and call
| Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $71,390 / year |
| PGY-2 | $79,571 / year |
Call
- Call (provincial max)
- 1 in 4 in-house
- Post-call rule (provincial)
- Relieved within 2 hours of the call ending, or by 10:00 if earlier, when a resident on a 24-hour or longer shift could not get 6 uninterrupted hours of rest
Benefits
- Annual vacation
- 4 weeks
- CMPA dues paid
- Yes. Mandatory
- Dental plan
- 100% Premiums Paid
- Educational leave
- Yes
- Extended health insurance
- 100% Premiums Paid
- 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
- Sick leave
- Yes
- Statutory holidays
- 2 x pay plus extra day with pay
After residency
Family doctors in British Columbia can bill fee-for-service or join a model that pays for hours worked, visits and enrolled patients: the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model. The New-to-Practice (NTP) contract is primarily focused on new graduates, for up to two years; the LFP Payment Model is also available to new physicians building a panel. To join: at least 250 empanelled patients within four months of enrolling. Compare provinces
Year by year
2027 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 4 | 2 years | 8 dates, 16–26 Jan 2027 |
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| IMG stream | 2 | 2 years | 8 dates, 16–26 Jan 2027 |
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2026 match
| Stream | Positions | Length | Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMG stream | 3 | 2 years | 17 Jan – 8 Feb 2026, listed as a range |
| IMG stream | 1 | 2 years | 17 Jan – 8 Feb 2026, listed as a range |
The 2026 page of the CMG stream: our summary of its CaRMS description
- The UBC Family Medicine North Okanagan site offers a unique two-year residency program located in Vernon, British Columbia.
- Nestled in a beautiful landscape with year-round recreation opportunities, this program provides comprehensive family medicine training with a focus on community-based care, health equity, and diverse clinical experiences.
- Research
- Residents participate in a required Scholarship Curriculum with protected time for projects.
- Training setting
- Located in Vernon, British Columbia, serving communities including Vernon, Armstrong, Lumby, Enderby, and Salmon Arm. Primary clinical work in local communities with Vernon Jubilee Hospital as a key training site.
- Teaching approach
- Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, meaningful connections, and preparing residents to work in diverse community settings through longitudinal and rotational learning experiences.
- Enhanced skills
- Not stated on CaRMS page
- What the program looked at
- File review (20%)
- MMI Interview (75%)
- FMProC score (5%)
Contacts and links
- Program directors
Dr. Sarah McCorquodale
Dr. Flora Wong
CaRMS lists no email for the directors.
- Program office
Program and Learning Development Manager, Education Coordinator
Per CaRMS. Staff change during the cycle, so check the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab) before emailing. Site staff and other contacts are listed there too.
Family Medicine elsewhere
Nearest to North Okanagan
- Regional
- Regional
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