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For Family Physicians & Specialists
The Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia is very pleased to make available a number of residency positions for family physicians or specialists in the province of British Columbia for the purpose of developing specific advanced skills for which there is an identified community need. These positions represent a commitment on the part of the Department of Family Practice, and the Medical School, to respond to community need in an effective way. They are not a back door to a Royal College Residency. The Enhanced Skills Program began in 1995 in an effort to meet the medical skill needs of underserviced communities of British Columbia. Many rural physicians, after several years of practice, have identified needs in their communities that would be well met by family physicians with appropriate focused training. This program has been established to try to address that need and to provide physicians and communities with the skills they require to manage their health care programs. Generally we try to offer a flexible program, aimed to accommodate a practicing family physician's requirements for advanced training. Depending on the residency, and the goals and objectives of the resident, training may take place completely in major teaching hospitals, or there may be opportunities for training in community hospitals or other appropriate community sites throughout the province. Teaching is interdisciplinary and focused on the specific needs of the candidate. |
Please note that there has been a great deal of interest in added/enhanced skills training lately, from both physicians in practice and from graduating residents. Our training positions are filling quickly, and in fact by September 2010 all positions had been allocated for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.
If as an R2 you are considering added training at some point following the completion of your R2 year, it would be wise to discuss opportunities with the R3 program director as soon as possible.
If as an R1 you are wondering what skills you might add to a comprehensive community practice on the completion of your residency training, please feel free to contact us now.
We continue to strongly support applications from physicians in practice who have identified added skills needs in their communities.
Who should take the Program?
Applications will be considered and approved in the following priority order according to training time and training spots available:
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based upon their personal merits, commitment to their community, and ability to meet community needs. Letters of support from members of the community (regional health board, hospital CEO, etc.) and local physicians, confirming the need and affirming support for the candidate in pursuit of these skills will usually be required.
Program Benefits
At the end of the training period, a UBC Certificate of Completion will be presented to a resident completing 6 month to one year residencies. A Letter of Completion outlining the training taken will be presented to residents completing a shorter residency. No certification will follow the completion of the Enhanced Skills Program, with the possible exception of Emergency Medicine, which may lead to the CCFP (EM) examination.
Objectives
An outline of the general educational objectives are available for most programs. However, specific learning objectives will need to be developed between the candidate, their preceptor, and the Department of Family Practice. Certain areas of training such as CCFP(EM), FP Anaesthesia, Oncology and Health Care of the Elderly, have set curriculae.
Salary
Successful candidates will be paid at an R3 resident level, which is currently $59,038 per annum plus benefits. If training for less than one year, this amount will be pro-rated accordingly.
Community Need
Those communities requiring a physician with specific enhanced skills are encouraged to contact Dr. Diana Chang, so that appropriate links might be made with an interested but unmatched candidate. We would be pleased to hear of any other suggestions for areas of skills enhancement not mentioned in this website, so that we can begin program development as required.
Complete applications should contain:
From the candidate:
Supporting Documentation:
Candidates are asked to apply to:
Dr. Diana Chang
Director, RIII Enhanced Skills Program
c/o UBC Department of Family Practice
Suite 300, 5950 University Boulevard
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3
Phone: 604-822-0869
Fax: 604-822-6950
Family Practice Residency Office
Suite 300, David Strangway Bldg
5950 University Boulevard
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada V6T 1Z3
