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From Match Day to First Day

A simplified step-by-step guide for the first weeks of residency. Bottom-line information written by residents, for residents.

Follow the task checklist on UBC PGME Resident Registration Guide.

We helped come up with this checklist so you can pace out the tasks between Match Day and First Day.


Here, we go through the steps laid out in the UBC PGME Resident Registration Guide and add the resident perspective and pearls throughout.

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  1. Become a UBC Resident

  2. Arrange Payroll & Benefits

  3. Prepare for Practice

  4. Attend Orientation Days

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