ChilliwackUBC Family Practice Residency Program

• Modified Block Schedule- Longitudinal experience in a busy ER - Longitudinal inpatient care- Weekly half days back in FP

• Resident role is well established

• 3 months elective time

• Flexible!

• Graduate with Confidence & Competence to do ER and Remote Locums

Inpatient Medicine

FAMILY SURGERY OBS/GYNE

Emergency

Family Medicine

Obstetrics

• AM Rounding on Family Block

• Internal Medicine: 2 x 4 weeks

• On Call - Lots of responsibility/independence- Ward Calls: anything from Tylenol orders to codes- You’re “alone”… with help just a phone call away!- 2-5 shifts per month- 18:00-7:30 (9:00 on weekends)

• 4 week rotation

AND

• Longitudinal experience - Approximately 1-2 week nights per month- These shifts run 18:00 to 23:00+- If keen, can pick up additional shifts

•ER Competency by Graduation

• Full-scope!- Matched to a preceptor with similar interests- Round on your inpatients ~07:00 - 09:00- Then office runs ~09:00 - 05:00- You might do obstetrics, minor surgical procedures,

emergency, OR assist, palliative care, etc…!

•Population: 80,000•Central: 1 h to Vancouver, 2.5h to Seattle•Beautiful scenery, abundant outdoor recreation•Small town feel, with nearby urban amenities•Warmest city year round in Canada 10.5°C

Manning Ski Resort – 1.5h

Hemlock Ski Hill – 1h

Whistler 2.5h

Mount Baker 1.5hr

• Community Hospital, for 100,000 people

• ~150 inpatient beds

• Basic subspecialists available

• CT, U/S, Echo

• Collegial & Experienced, Approachable!

• Family Practice Focus when on subspecialty rotations

• Role of Resident well known and established

• Many Preceptors are Chilliwack Grads!

Our Residents!

Work Hard, Play Hard

• Two weekend retreats per year- Residents and family/partners only- Excused from call responsibilities!

• Whistler Ski Weekend

• BBQs, pub nights, holidays parties...

• Lots of other informal get-togethers

• Tight knit, great for Resident Resiliency

Work – Life Balance

• Party in the Park

• Chilliwack Cultural Centre – Plays, orchestra

• Cost of Living ~1200/month, Parking $150/yr

• Harrison and Cultus Lake w/in 30min

• Tons to do! Both indoor and out

Outdoor Mecca!

Mountain Biking!

Hiking!

Fishing! Camping!

Paddling!

Questions? See you at our booth

Good Luck with CARMS!

Chilliwack Family Medicine!