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Alma - Médecine familiale
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- Comprehensive two-year training program
- Strong emphasis on continuous patient care
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Integrated specialty rotations
- Community-focused medical education
Includes a quality improvement project or research project directed by a primary health research team, along with journal clubs and scholarly activities.
- GMF-U Alma
- CIUSSS du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Alma Hospital
- Hospitals in Jonquière, Chicoutimi, and Roberval
Interview Dates
- 23 janvier 2026
- 27 janvier 2026
- CProMF exam
- Interview performance
- Clinical skills assessment
- Academic performance
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
Quebec provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$49,258
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$54,358
PGY-2
Benefits & Perks
... and 16 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.