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The strongest feature of the Vancouver Island site of the UBC Emergency Medicine program is that it combines the benefits of training within a smaller program (14 residents as of July/2024) while still offering access to the resources of the biggest EM program in Canada (70 EM residents at UBC as of July/24). On top of that, you get to live on the Island which provides an amazing West Coast lifestyle.
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Gross Annual PGY-1 Salary | $65,332.37 |
Gross Annual PGY-2 Salary | $72,818.39
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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 |
Terms of Agreement April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022
Resident Doctors of BC website
(from an anonymous survey of Victoria’s EM residents (current and past) and staff conducted in 2024)
“Those that want hands on emergency medicine. Great environment that is not saturated with learners. During resuscitations it is often 1-2 ERPs, RNs and an RT. Not an entire team of learners. This means you get lots of exposure that is not diluted out by large teams.”
“Those capable of maintaining a healthy work/life balance will benefit most from training here. They will be internally motivated learners rather than those waiting to be spoon fed or slotted into some big residency machine. They will be personable and outgoing, not cowed by dealing with staff and consultants directly. They will be keen to take the bull by the horns even when faced with unfamiliar or challenging situations.”
“They should be comfortable with the pros and cons of being in a smaller (by number of residents) program where everyone will know who you are within a year of starting your training. The level of support and attention you receive is on the high end which, depending on your learning style, can be a good fit or not. The fact that you tend to get priority on most procedures and management of sick/interesting cases is great, but you have to be comfortable with performing within a smaller circle of watchful eyes.”
(from an anonymous survey of Victoria’s EM residents (current and past) and staff conducted in 2024)
“It is always good to ask programs what they think are weaknesses and see if you think what is listed would impact you. For some people, going away for a few blocks a year can feel really daunting. For others, the ferry may feel like a huge barrier to getting off the Island. For those really invested in research, they may feel there are more opportunities on the mainland. I can definitely pretty easily flip the coin on the above and list how the program gives you options, flexibility and support in whatever you may feel as difficult.”
“Those who prefer to live in a larger city, don’t have friends/family nearby, or like to ski regularly.”
“Those looking for high-volume publications. Looking for peds critical care. Not the best trauma volume.”
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