University of British Columbia - Family Medicine - Rural Immersion - Burns Lake

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University of British Columbia – Family Medicine – Rural Immersion – Burns Lake

Family Medicine

Contact

Dr. James Card & Dr Bron Finkelstein

Program Director

Suzanne Evans

Site Coordinator

Application Details

Canadian Medical Graduates

1 Available Spots

Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Oct

16:30

PDT

— Meet & Greet, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Resident Panel

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Program Info Event (PIE)

Oct

18:00

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Kootenay Boundary Site Q&A

Nov

18:00

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Abbotsford/Mission Site Q&A

Nov

18:00

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Abbotsford/Mission Site Q&A

Nov

18:30

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Vancouver Island-Strathcona Site Q&A

Nov

17:00

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Rural Immersion Site Q&A

Nov

17:30

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - Okanagan South Site Q&A

Nov

19:00

PST

— Resident Q&A

UBC Family Practice Postgrad - St Paul's Hospital (CMG) Site Q&A

Upcoming Events From

University of British Columbia

Oct

17:00

PST

— Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A, Resident Q&A

UBC IM Vancouver: Meet the PD + Residents

Oct

16:30

PST

— Information Session

UBC OBGYN CaRMS Info Session

Oct

18:00

PDT

— Information Session, Meet & Greet, Open House, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A, Resident Q&A

UBC EM Info Session

Oct

16:00

PST

— Information Session, Open House, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Resident Panel

UBC Public Health & Preventive Medicine (including Family Medicine) Residency Program Open House

Oct

18:00

PST

— Information Session, Program Information

UBC Adult Neurology CaRMS information session

Oct

17:00

PDT

— Information Session

UBC Internal Medicine - Vancouver Island CaRMS Info Session

Oct

18:00

PST

— Information Session, Program Director or Assistant Program Director, Program Information, Program Q&A, Resident Q&A, Resident Panel

UBC Fraser Emergency Medicine CARMS info session

Oct

17:30

PDT

— Information Session

UBC Psychiatry CaRMS Info Session #1

Program Highlights

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

The Rural Immersion – Burns Lake 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 – BURNS LAKE

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 - Burns Lake.

British Columbia
Gross Annual PGY-1 Salary	$71,390.44
Gross Annual PGY-2 Salary	$79,570.62
Gross Annual PGY-3 Salary	$86,655.02
Gross Annual PGY-4 Salary	$93,230.00
Gross Annual PGY-5 Salary	$100,214.73
Gross Annual PGY-6 Salary	$106,953.26
Gross Annual PGY-7 Salary	$113,939.84


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 September 2, 2026

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

Burns Lake

Burns Lake is a rural village in the north-western-central interior of British Columbia. The village has a population of 1,659. There are multiple lakes in town and surrounding area to enjoy. The surrounding community is growing as well, with exciting new development projects underway, including a new golf course and disc golf course. These additions complement Burns Lake’s longstanding cross-country ski trails, world-class mountain biking, and endless opportunities for ﬁshing, hunting, and camping. Located just 2.5 hours from the northern hub of Prince George and 1.5 hours from Smithers it has rivers, mountains, and a ski hill. Burns Lake oﬀers an exceptional balance of rural lifestyle, outdoor adventure, and access to regional amenities.

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