1. Can I be fired?

A resident can be terminated. There are a variety of reasons:

• A Resident can be terminated for unsuitability; meaning the program has determined that the resident is not suited for the training program. See Article 6 of the collective agreement for more information.
• A resident can be terminated for cause; meaning that the resident has allegedly done something wrong which gives the employer cause to terminate them. See Article 5 of the collective agreement for more information.
• A resident can also be terminated if the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia revokes their license.

In extraordinary circumstances, subject to a completed formal disciplinary process, the College might restrict or prohibit a physician’s ability to practice medicine. Before the College can enforce restrictions, it needs substantiated evidence of a significant degree of a physician’s misjudgment, unprofessional behaviour, lack of current skill or knowledge, or impaired fitness to practice. This evidence must be tested at a Discipline Committee Hearing, or alternatively, be agreed to by the physician as part of alternative dispute resolution.

2. Do have I recourse if I am fired?

Residents have various options of recourse should they be terminated. This includes filing a grievance or making an appeal. Any member facing termination should contact PAR-BC immediately.

3. How much should I be paid?

For information on pay schedules and allowances please view this Prezi.

4. Can you explain my pay stub?

PAR-BC has put together this Prezi to better explain the elements of your pay stub.

Should you have any further questions relating to pay please contact VCH payroll:

Address: #288 – 2750 East Hastings Street
Phone: 604-875-7171 (Press 3 for VCH)
E-mail: PayrollServicesInquiries@vch.ca
Fax: 604-875-4223

If they are unable to answer your questions please contact PAR-BC.

5. Can I moonlight?

There is no policy prohibiting residents from moonlighting, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the necessary licenses. Residents must either have general (unrestricted) license or high acuity license. In order to be eligible for license, residents must meet the eligibility requirements, obtain approval from their program, submit an application and pay the fee. Residents should also review UBC’s policy on moonlighting here.