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Gatineau - Médecine familiale

Université McGillGatineau, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
16 Positions
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McGill's Family Medicine Residency Program in Gatineau offers a comprehensive two-year postgraduate training experience focused on comprehensive family medicine. The program provides continuous family medicine experience, coordinated training in medical specialties, and exposure to rural practice, emphasizing patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29658
Quota
16 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
2 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education emphasizing lifelong learning, individualized training, and comprehensive patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings.

Training Setting

Urban and regional training sites in Gatineau, including a University Family Medicine Group (GMF-U), three regional hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Primary Care
Rural Medicine
Obstetrics
Pediatrics
Geriatric Care
Emergency Medicine
Special Features
  • Longitudinal training program
  • Multidisciplinary team support
  • Mandatory two-month rural placement
  • Academic half-day sessions
  • Evidence-based medicine workshops
  • Advanced care training (ACLS, GESTA, NRP)
  • Optional third year specialty training
  • Critical evaluation/quality of care project required
Program Strengths
  • High resident retention rates (60-70%)
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong rural medicine training
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum
  • Interdisciplinary healthcare approach
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adolescents
Young adults
Elderly patients
Obstetric patients
Immigrant populations
Indigenous populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are encouraged to engage in research, with resources available to support clinical and fundamental science research projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Gatineau Hospital
  • Hull Hospital
  • Pierre Janet Hospital
  • Foyer du Bonheur CHSLD
  • CLSC de Hull
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Family medicine clinic
Rural health center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Palliative Care
Hospital Care
Sports Medicine
Maternal and Child Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 20 janvier 2026
  • 26 janvier 2026
  • 30 janvier 2026
  • 3 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Structured reference letters
  • Autobiographical letter
  • Interview performance
  • Clinical experience
  • Language proficiency
  • Research interest
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 MedicineContinuousGMF-U Gatineau
Hospital MedicineBlocksGatineau Hospital
ObstetricsBlocksGatineau Hospital

PGY-2 Rotations

Family MedicineContinuousGMF-U Gatineau
Emergency MedicineBlocksHull Hospital
Rural Medicine2 monthsRural sites
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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.