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Medical Students & Residents
We've partnered with the University of British Columbia (UBC) to welcome and support medical students and residents training in our communities. If you are interested in doing electives at our facilities, we encourage arrangements through UBC. Go to the Medical Staff [IH] Hub for more info. *This internal site requires IH credentials to access.
Research
Students enrolling in the UBC Southern Medical Program (SMP) can engage in various research and scholarly projects throughout their medical education and training. To explore these opportunities, please visit the SMP Student Research page.
To discover other research opportunities in Interior Health, please visit our Research page or contact our Research Department for assistance.
Library Services
In addition to UBC library resources, all medical students and residents training at Interior Health facilities can access our Library Services virtually, in person, or by phone.
Residency programs in British Columbia
Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) at UBC uses a province-wide delivery model to engage postgraduate learners in training across British Columbia. By joining PGME, you have the opportunity to train in the Lower Mainland, on the Island, in the Interior and the North—including rural and remote communities of B.C.
Rural electives for Family Medicine residents
- Family Practice Resident Rural Elective Checklist
- UBC Rural Rotation webpage
- Postgraduate Rural Elective Support
- Medical Staff [IH] Hub - info & resources for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Oral Surgeons and Midwives (NOTE: this internal SharePoint TeamSite requires IH credentials to access.)
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