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Gaspé - Médecine familiale

Université LavalGaspé, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
5 Positions
Official Page

The Université Laval Family Medicine Residency Program in Gaspé aims to train comprehensive family physicians capable of providing high-quality, continuous healthcare across various settings. The program emphasizes professional responsibility, patient-centered care, and a commitment to practicing in regions outside major urban centers.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29739
Quota
5 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
2 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focusing on developing well-rounded family physicians through progressive independence, reflective practice, and continuous learning across CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Located in Gaspé, a rural region of Quebec, with training primarily at the CISSS de la Gaspésie – Gaspé Sector, near Gaspé Hospital. Offers training in both urban and rural medical settings.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Primary Care
Comprehensive Healthcare
Special Features
  • Two training tracks: Gaspé track and Tandem Gaspé/Quebec track
  • Simulation training at Centre Apprentiss
  • Local GMF-U simulation room
  • Introduction to targeted ultrasound training
  • Optional tracks: Socially Engaged Residents, Lifestyle Medicine, Pedagogy
  • Pedagogical support throughout residency
  • Resident involvement in program improvement committees
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training in first and second-line care
  • Strong emphasis on patient-centered care
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Flexible training with optional tracks
  • Strong mentorship and pedagogical support
Patient Populations
All age groups
Rural communities
First Nations populations
Vulnerable populations
Research Opportunities

Includes a scholarly project focused on continuous quality improvement of professional practice, supervised by a GMF-U teacher.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hôpital de Gaspé
  • CISSS de la Gaspésie
Training Setting Type
Rural medical center
Community hospital
Family Medicine Teaching Unit (GMF-U)
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine (12 months)
Palliative Medicine (12 months)
Sports and Exercise Medicine (12 months)
Geriatric Care (12 months)
Scholar Clinician (12 months)
Scholar Clinician - Research Profile (24 months)
Perinatal Care (3 months)
Chronic Pain Management (3 months)
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 20 janvier 2026
  • 21 janvier 2026
  • 22 janvier 2026
  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CProMF exam
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record (DREM)
  • Optional personal letter
  • Interview performance
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

Médecine familiale & hospitalisation4 périodesen GMF-U et à Gaspé. Équivalent de 3 mois de médecine familiale et 1 mois d'hospitalisation
Médecine familiale & périnatalité4 périodesen GMF-U et à Gaspé. Équivalent de 3 mois de médecine familiale et 1 mois de périnatalité
Urgence1 périodeà Gaspé
Médecine interne1 périodeà Gaspé
Psychiatrie1 périodeà Gaspé
Soins aux personnes âgées1 périodeà Gaspé
stage à option1 périodeà Gaspé
Médecine familiale2 x 3 mois ou3 x 2 moisen GMF-U et à Gaspé incluant les activités spécialisées sélectionnées (ASS)
Périnatalité1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Québec
Pédiatrie1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Québec ou à Gaspé
Discipline médicale1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Québec
Médecine interne mixte1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Gaspé ou à Québec
Option1 moisà Gaspé ou à Québec
Soins aux personnes âgées1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Québec

PGY-2 Rotations

Médecine familiale & pédiatrie4 périodesen GMF-U et à Gaspé. Équivalent de 3 mois de médecine familiale et 1 mois de pédiatrie
Médecine familiale & santé des femmes4 périodesen GMF-U et à Gaspé. Équivalent de 3 mois de médecine familiale et 1 mois de santé des femmes
Stage en région2 périodesdans le réseau de l'Université Laval, dont 1 période peut être une option dans un milieu de région, incluant Gaspé
Stage à option1 périodeà Gaspé
Stage à option2 périodesà Gaspé, dans le réseau de l'Université Laval, dans un milieu agréé à une autre université ou tout autre milieu clinique non rattaché à une université québécoise
Médecine familiale2 x 3 mois ou3 x 2 moisen GMF-U à Gaspé et hospitalisation incluant les activités spécialisées sélectionnées (ASS)
Santé des femmes1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Gaspé
Stage en région2 moisà Gaspé ou dans le réseau de l'Université Laval
Stage à option1 moisà Gaspé ou à Québec
Psychiatrie1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Gaspé
Urgence1 moisen milieu hospitalier à Gaspé
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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.