Calls can be submitted up to 30 days after each block. The block dates, submission deadlines, and pay dates are below:
Variances are up to the discretion of the Joint Implementation Committee (made up of representatives from Resident Doctors of BC, UBC, and HEABC); this committee meets regularly to review submitted requests.
If you would like to request a variance for review by the Joint Implementation Committee please contact schedules@residentdoctorsbc.ca for detailed instructions. You will need to provide this form as part of your review.
Programs with approved variances are as follows:
Adult Neurology | Family Medicine – Strathcona | Nephrology (VGH & SPH) |
Cardiac Surgery | Family Medicine – Kelowna | Ophthalmology |
Dentistry | Family Medicine – Nanaimo | Orthopedic Surgery |
Dermatology | Family Medicine – Northern Rural | Pediatrics (night float) |
Developmental Pediatrics | Family Medicine – Vancouver Fraser | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Diagnostic Radiology | Family Medicine – Victoria | Psychiatry (VGH) |
Family Medicine – Prince George Obstetrics | Gynecological Oncology | Public Health & Preventative Medicine |
Family Medicine – Prince George Palliative Care and Geriatrics | Internal Medicine – Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Rheumatology (Adult + Pediatric) |
Family Medicine – Salmon Arm | Medical Biochemistry | Urology |
Family Medicine – SPH Inuvik |