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Montreal - Anesthesiology

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Anesthesiology
Regular Stream
8 Positions
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The McGill Residency Program in Anesthesiology offers excellent clinical and research training in a large multicultural metropolitan centre. The program provides a flexible and tailored approach to learning, with full Royal College certification and a comprehensive 5-year training curriculum that integrates simulation, workshops, and diverse clinical experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29364
Quota
8 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design curriculum with a focus on progressive learning through simulation, hands-on workshops, case-based seminars, and structured mentorship, emphasizing both clinical skills and research capabilities.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban teaching hospitals in Montreal, including Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal General Hospital, Jewish General Hospital, and Montreal Children's Hospital, offering a diverse and comprehensive clinical experience.

Focus Areas
General Anesthesia
Acute Pain Management
Critical Care
Pediatric Anesthesia
Neuroanesthesia
Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Chronic Pain Management
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Special Features
  • Junior Residency Orientation Program (JROP)
  • Longitudinal POCUS training
  • Trouble Rounds
  • Transfusion Bootcamp
  • Simulation-based learning
  • Inter-specialty simulation sessions
  • Annual Anesthesia Research Day
  • Resident Education Day and Retreat
  • Opportunity for Master's degree
  • Global health initiatives
Program Strengths
  • Full Royal College accreditation
  • Multicultural training environment
  • Comprehensive simulation-based learning
  • Strong research opportunities
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Bilingual training
  • Diverse clinical exposure
Patient Populations
Adult patients
Pediatric patients
Obstetric patients
Cardiac surgery patients
Neurological patients
Critical care patients
Community hospital patients
Research Opportunities

Minimum of three protected research periods, opportunities for clinical and basic research, quality improvement projects, and potential Master's degree pursuit.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • Montreal Children's Hospital
  • Montreal Neurological Institute
  • St. Mary's Hospital Center
  • CISSS de l'Outaouais, Hôpital de Hull
  • CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest, Hôpital du Suroît
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
University teaching hospitals
Community hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Research skills
Medical education
Simulation training
Global health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic excellence
  • 3 letters of reference
  • CASPer exam
  • Personal letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$69,658

PGY-5

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

Transition to Discipline10 weeksSimulation Centre
Clinical AnesthesiaVariesTeaching hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Foundations StageApproximately 2 yearsVarious teaching sites
General AnesthesiaVariesAdult teaching sites

PGY-3 Rotations

Core StageApproximately 2 yearsSubspecialty rotations
Subspecialty RotationsVariesPediatrics, Neuro, Cardiovascular, etc.

PGY-4 Rotations

Advanced Subspecialty RotationsVariesSpecialized clinical sites

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to Practice Stage1 yearChosen clinical focus
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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.