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Chicoutimi - Médecine familiale

Université de SherbrookeChicoutimi, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
13 Positions
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The Université de Sherbrooke Family Medicine Residency Program in Chicoutimi offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on developing competent family physicians. The program emphasizes continuous, complete, and global care, preparing residents to serve diverse patient populations and communities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29294
Quota
13 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 focused on developing comprehensive family physicians who can provide continuous, patient-centered care across various clinical settings and patient populations.

Training Setting

Located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, training primarily occurs at the GMF-U Chicoutimi and Chicoutimi Hospital, with additional rotations in Jonquière and La Baie hospitals.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Primary Care
Community Health
Rural Medicine
Comprehensive Patient Care
Special Features
  • Integrated 24-month curriculum
  • Triple C competency-based approach
  • Longitudinal patient follow-up
  • Interdisciplinary team training
  • Academic mentorship program
  • Simulation-based emergency training
  • Community health project
  • Peer mentorship program
Program Strengths
  • 12 University Family Medicine Groups (GMF-U)
  • Strong emphasis on comprehensive care
  • Flexible optional rotation opportunities
  • Advanced skills training
  • Interdisciplinary learning environment
Patient Populations
Diverse community patients
Vulnerable populations
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Acute care patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Includes a quality improvement project or research project directed by a primary health research team during residency.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hôpital de Chicoutimi
  • Hôpital de Jonquière
  • Hôpital de La Baie
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Family Medicine Group (GMF-U)
Enhanced Skills Training
Geriatric Care
Palliative Care
Clinician Scholar
Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine
Perinatal Care
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CProMF exam
  • Interview performance
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Reference documents
  • Academic performance
  • Clinical skills assessment
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

UNITÉ DE MÉDECINE DE FAMILLE*11 périodes**GMF-U de Chicoutimi***
URGENCE ET SOINS CRITIQUES1 périodeVoir Stages de rotation
OPTION1 périodeVoir Stages optionnels

PGY-2 Rotations

UNITÉ DE MÉDECINE DE FAMILLE*8 périodes **GMF-U de Chicoutimi***
UNITÉ EXTÉRIEURE2 périodesVoir Unité extérieure
3E SÉLECTIF1 périodeEn GMF-U ou à la même unité extérieure de 2 périodes
OPTION1 périodeVoir Stages optionnels
OPTION1 périodeVoir Stages optionnels
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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.