The Resident Clinical Associate role allows eligible postgraduate residents to provide supervised, supplementary clinical services that extend beyond their required residency training.
All Clinical Associates must work under the supervision of a Most Responsible Physician (MRP) and are authorized to provide only in-person clinical services; participation in on-call duties or Telehealth services is not permitted.
For more information on the Resident Clinical Associate position, as well as the application process, please refer to the CPSBC Postgraduate Resident Page.
Clinical Associate Eligibility
Residents who meet certain criteria may be authorized to provide supplementary services, under supervision, for patients receiving a service within a health authority in a clinical academic centre affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
Residents interested in this work must meet all of the following criteria:
- Are enrolled in a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) specialty postgraduate training program at UBC
- Have successfully completed a minimum of 24 months postgraduate training (i.e., Residents at the R3 and above levels)
- Be a licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
Island Health Clinical Associate Opportunities
Island Health employs Clinical Associates throughout the health authority and is currently prioritizing Clinical Associate coverage in the Cowichan, Central, and North Island regions.
Residents cannot work as Clinical Associates on their current or future assigned units in their residency program but may do so on previously evaluated services. In addition, the services provided by the postgraduate resident must be directly relevant to their field of training.
How to work as a Clinical Associate at Island Health
Eligible Residents and current Clinical Associates interested in working as a Clinical Associate at Island Health are encouraged to reach out to MedStaffPrograms@islandhealth.ca with the following information:
- Preferred site(s) and service(s)
- Confirmation of Clinical Associate eligibility or current licensure
- Number of hours or shifts available
- Proposed dates of availability
- Location of residence during the proposed work period
Submissions are reviewed by the Medical Director, Recruitment & Workforce Stabilization to determine service need before being forwarded to local site leadership. If a site wishes to move ahead with hiring:
- Current Clinical Associates will be required to provide proof of licensure, CMPA liability coverage, and previously submitted application documents.
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Residents who are not currently licensed as Clinical Associates, will be assisted by the Partnerships & Programs team in applying for Clinical Associate licensure.
Clinical Associate Compensation/Expenses at Island Health
In addition to Island Health remunerating Clinical Associates at a rate of $110.00 per hour for in-patient services, Clinical Associates will be reimbursed for travel mileage, meal expenses while traveling, and accommodation costs in accordance with the BC Government approved accommodation list.
Clinical Associate Licensure Reimbursement
Clinical Associates who complete 10 Island Health shifts within one year of obtaining their license may claim reimbursement for their annual licensure fees by emailing their CPSBC receipt to MedStaffPrograms@islandhealth.ca.
Contact the Team
For any questions or general inquiries about the Island Health Clinical Associate Program, please email MedStaffPrograms@islandhealth.ca.