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Program Highlights

The UBC Division of Endocrinology offers a strong and varied program of clinical training leading to eligibility for Royal College Certification in Endocrinology and Metabolism. In addition, UBC offers the opportunity to pursue an academic career in the form of “clinician-educator” or “physician-scientist”, depending on the interest of the trainee. We encourage a tailored approach to training to meet the individual needs and interests of each subspecialty resident.

For more information, please see the UBC Endocrinology Website at: www.UBCEndo.org

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General Information

This residency program is for 2 years.

Program length of training does not exceed the Royal College or College of Family Physicians of Canada standard.

 

The UBC Endocrinology program consists of two years of clinical and research training.

This first year is focused primarily on clinical training, including:

Endocrinology Consultation Service — 5 months
Pediatric Endocrinology — 1 month
Saint Paul’s Hospital Outpatient Endocrinology — 1 month
Laboratory Endocrinology — 1 month
CV Surgery Diabetes – 1 month
Cardiac Prevention (Lipid) Clinic — 1 month
Diabetes Outpatient —  1 month
Research — 1 month

Community Elective — 1 month

The second year is tailored according to the needs and preferences of the individual resident.

Endocrinology Consultation Service (Junior Attending) — 3 months

Electives (Lipid, Pituitary, Osteoporosis, Community) — up to 10 months
Research — up to 6 months (additional time for research can be arranged for fellows who are pursuing a research career)

Note: Each fellow participates in a weekly Fellow’s clinic, which occurs throughout the duration of the fellowship.

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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 - Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism - Vancouver.
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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