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Alma - Médecine familiale

Université de SherbrookeAlma, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
6 Positions
Official Page

The Université de Sherbrooke Family Medicine Residency Program aims to train family physicians who provide continuous, comprehensive, and global care adapted to patient and community needs. The program focuses on preparing residents to practice in various clinical settings and master the 7 CanMEDS-FM roles.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29596
Quota
6 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
2 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, focusing on comprehensive patient care, community engagement, and developing skills across multiple clinical domains.

Training Setting

Primarily located in Alma, with training at the GMF-U Alma and Alma Hospital, with rotations in various regional healthcare centers in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Primary Care
Community Healthcare
Comprehensive Patient Care
Special Features
  • 12 University Medical Family Groups (GMF-U)
  • Integrated UMF (Family Medicine Unit) stages
  • Longitudinal clinical exposure
  • Patient continuity of care
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Community health project
  • Academic workshops
  • Quality improvement project
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Strong emphasis on continuous patient care
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Integrated specialty rotations
  • Community-focused medical education
Patient Populations
Primary care patients
Hospitalized patients
Emergency care patients
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Obstetric patients
Vulnerable populations
Research Opportunities

Includes a quality improvement project or research project directed by a primary health research team, along with journal clubs and scholarly activities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • GMF-U Alma
  • CIUSSS du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Alma Hospital
  • Hospitals in Jonquière, Chicoutimi, and Roberval
Training Setting Type
University Medical Family Group (GMF-U)
Community hospital
Regional healthcare centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Geriatric Care
Palliative Care
Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine
Perinatal Care
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CProMF exam
  • Interview performance
  • Clinical skills assessment
  • Academic performance
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$54,358

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

Adoption leave: 29 to 38 weeks55 to 75 % of salary
Annual vacation: 20 days/year
Assistant Resident Coordinator: $425/month
Call Premium: $607/28 days
Conference leave: 7 days pd/year
Dental Plan: Yes, available for a fee
Exam leave: Day (s) of the exam
Extended Health Insurance: Yes
Leave for death in family: From 1 to 5 days depending on the family member
Leave of absence without pay (exceptional measure): 12 months maximum
Life insurance: Yes
Long-Term disability insurance: Yes

... and 16 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family Medicine Unit (UMF)17 periodsAlma
Internal Medicine1 periodJonquière or Roberval
Emergency and Critical Care1 periodAlma
Optional Rotations3 periodsVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine Unit (UMF)17 periodsAlma
Perinatal Care1 periodRoberval
Emergency1 periodAlma, Chicoutimi, or Jonquière
External Unit2 periodsVarious
Selective Stage1 periodGMF-U or External Unit
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.