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Montfort - Psychiatrie

Université d’OttawaMontfort, Ontario
Psychiatrie
DCM Stream
4 Positions
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The University of Ottawa's Psychiatry Department offers a comprehensive 5-year bilingual residency program with a strong focus on academic excellence and diverse clinical training. Residents benefit from an exceptional teaching faculty, extensive subspecialty exposure, and a supportive learning environment that prepares them for a broad and diverse psychiatric practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30267
Quota
4 positions
Stream
DCM
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A competency-based medical education approach focusing on progressive skill development, with structured learning modules tailored to each residency year and emphasizing both psychological and biological aspects of psychiatry.

Training Setting

A mix of academic community and tertiary care settings across multiple hospitals in Ottawa, including Montfort Hospital, Ottawa Hospital (Civic and General Campuses), CHEO, and Royal Ottawa Hospital.

Focus Areas
Gerontopsychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Sleep Medicine
Schizophrenia
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology
Special Features
  • National Psychiatry Review Course
  • Interprovincial and international elective opportunities
  • Strong psychotherapy program
  • Protected academic half-days
  • Bilingual training (French and English)
  • Research project requirement
  • Comprehensive didactic curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Unique bilingual training environment
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong academic and clinical resources
  • Personalized learning opportunities
  • Nationally recognized teaching faculty
Patient Populations
Adult psychiatric patients
Child and adolescent patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness
Consultation-liaison patients
Research Opportunities

Protected time for research, mandatory research project, annual Research Day presentation

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hôpital Montfort
  • Hôpital d'Ottawa - Civic Campus
  • Hôpital d'Ottawa - General Campus
  • Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l'Est de l'Ontario (CHEO)
  • Hôpital Royal Ottawa
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Pediatric hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Critical appraisal skills
Quality improvement
Leadership development
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 19 janvier 2026
  • 20 janvier 2026
  • 22 janvier 2026
  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 26 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
  • 29 janvier 2026
  • 30 janvier 2026
  • 2 février 2026
  • 3 février 2026
  • 5 février 2026
  • 6 février 2026
  • 12 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical school transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Professional conduct
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Progression towards Discipline12 monthsCivic, General, and Montfort Hospitals
Foundational Rotations12 monthsVarious hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Inpatient Psychiatry6 monthsCivic, General, Montfort, and ROH
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry6 monthsCivic, General, and Montfort

PGY-3 Rotations

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry5 monthsCHEO
Geriatric Psychiatry5 monthsROH and Montfort

PGY-4 Rotations

Severe and Persistent Mental Illness6 monthsROH, Montfort, and General
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry3 monthsCivic, General, and Montfort

PGY-5 Rotations

Elective Rotations13 blocksVarious 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.