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Jul
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— Open House
UBC Medical Oncology Open House Pre-CaRMS
31
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University of British Columbia CaRMS
14
Oct
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UBC OBGYN CaRMS Info Session
18
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UBC OBGYN CaRMS Interview
19
Jan
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UBC OBGYN CaRMS Interview

Program Highlights

Please refer to the CaRMS website for the most up-to-date program description.

The Rural Immersion Smithers Family Medicine Residency Program is a 2-year program, fully aligned with the training standards set by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. 

For a detailed overview of our site and training opportunities, visit the UBC Family Medicine Postgraduate website – RURAL IMMERSION SMITHERS

 

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Salary Information

Post graduate salaries and benefits differ by province and are determined by two things: your training year, and the province you work in. See below the salaries and benefits for University of British Columbia - Family Medicine - Rural Immersion – Smithers.
British Columbia
Gross Annual PGY-1 Salary
$65,332.37
Gross Annual PGY-2 Salary
$72,818.39
Gross Annual PGY-3 Salary
$79,301.62
Gross Annual PGY-4 Salary
$85,318.65
Gross Annual PGY-5 Salary
$91,710.67
Gross Annual PGY-6 Salary
$97,877.39
Gross Annual PGY-7 Salary
$104,271.09
Educational Leave
Yes
Annual Vacation
4 weeks
Meal Allowance
No
Frequency of Calls
1 in 4 onsite/1 in 3 offsite
Maternity Leave
17 weeks, plus up to 78 weeks Parental Leave
Provincial Health Insurance
100% Premiums Paid
Provincial Dues (% of salary)
1.50%
Extended Health Insurance
100% Premiums Paid
CMPA Dues Paid
Yes, mandatory
Dental Plan
100% Premiums Paid
Statutory Holidays
2x pay plus extra day with pay
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Yes 100% Premiums Paid
Sick Leave
Yes
Life Insurance
100% Premiums Paid
Updated July 25, 2023

Terms of Agreement April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022
Resident Doctors of BC website

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Explore Location

Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges, Smithers is a northern gem, nestled at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain. With a population of 5,400, it is a service hub for a surrounding region comprising of a population of approximately 15,000. Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; in addition to a ski hill within a half hour drive from town, the region offers world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding coupled with a lively music scene, art gallery, museum, theatrical performances, and an energetic sporting community.