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Estrie - Médecine familiale

Université de SherbrookeEstrie, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
18 Positions
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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 physicians capable of practicing the 7 CanMeds-FM roles across primary care domains.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29135
Quota
18 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 focusing on progressive independence, comprehensive care, and developing physicians who can address diverse patient needs across different clinical contexts.

Training Setting

Training primarily occurs at GMF-U Estrie in Sherbrooke, with clinical sites at Fleurimont Hospital and Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke, serving urban and semi-urban populations.

Focus Areas
Primary Care
Family Medicine
Community Health
Comprehensive Patient Care
Special Features
  • 12 Family Medicine Teaching Units (GMF-U)
  • Longitudinal patient follow-up
  • Interprofessional team training
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Optional complementary training opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Strong interprofessional learning environment
  • Flexible optional rotation opportunities
  • Advanced skills training options
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Elderly patients
Acute care patients
Chronic disease patients
Refugee populations
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Includes scholarly projects (ACQ/Research) and opportunities for additional research training

Teaching Hospitals
  • GMF-U Estrie
  • CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS
  • Hôpital Fleurimont
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Family medicine teaching unit
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Palliative Care
Clinician Scholar
Emergency Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine
Perinatal Care
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CProMF exam
  • Medical school transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Interview performance
  • Clinical competence 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 FAMILLE7 périodes *
SOINS PERS. ÂGÉES1 période
MÉDECINE INTERNE2 périodes
PÉDIATRIE1 période
URGENCE ET SOINS CRITIQUES1 période
OPTION1 période

PGY-2 Rotations

URGENCE1 période
OPTION2 périodes
UNITÉ DE MÉDECINE DE FAMILLE7 périodes *
UNITÉ EXTÉRIEURE2 périodes
3E SÉLECTIF1 période
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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.