Family Physician Careers in BC for UK Doctors
Bring your experience to British Columbia
A move from the United Kingdom to British Columbia can be an opportunity to build a sustainable family practice, develop lasting patient relationships, and shape a career around the way you want to practise medicine.
Old Orchard welcomes inquiries from eligible UK-trained GPs interested in practising family medicine in Burnaby.
Why physicians consider British Columbia
- Greater control over working hours and scheduling
- Opportunities to build an ongoing patient panel
- Available practice and payment structures
- Full-time, part-time, locum, or gradual-transition discussions
- Experienced clinic staff
- Metro Vancouver and British Columbia lifestyle
Licensing and work authorization
UK training or certification does not automatically guarantee a British Columbia licence. Each application is assessed individually by CPSBC.
Review current requirements through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. International candidates should also confirm immigration and work-authorization requirements with the Government of Canada.
Why Old Orchard Medical Clinic
- Trusted Burnaby clinic with community roots
- Ongoing patient demand
- Opportunity to develop longitudinal care
- TELUS Med Access EMR
- Experienced medical office assistants
- Scheduling, referral, billing, and record support
- Flexible schedule discussions
- Collaborative physician environment
Practice options
Depending on clinic needs, eligibility, and mutual agreement, discussions may include full-time, part-time, locum, locum-to-permanent, longitudinal care, walk-in care, gradual patient-panel development, and a combination of in-person and appropriate virtual care.
Payment-model overview
Community family medicine in BC may involve the Longitudinal Family Physician model, New-to-Practice contracts for eligible physicians, or fee-for-service billing. Eligibility and current rules must be confirmed through official provincial sources.
Burnaby and Metro Vancouver
Burnaby offers neighbourhoods, schools, parks, recreation, shopping, and rapid transit, with access to Vancouver, the coast, mountains, Whistler, Vancouver Island, and international travel.
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Important Recruitment Information
This page provides general recruitment information only. It is not legal, immigration, licensing, tax, financial, or contractual advice.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia determines registration and licensing. Canadian authorities determine immigration and work authorization. Compensation eligibility depends on current rules, contracts, and individual circumstances. Candidates should confirm requirements with the appropriate official organizations and qualified advisers.