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Montreal - Anesthésiologie

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Anesthésiologie
Regular Stream
11 Positions
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The Université de Montréal Anesthesiology program trains confident anesthesiologists who have been recognized worldwide for years. The program offers the most diverse and rich clinical exposure in Quebec, high-quality teaching by experts, and a collegial spirit that fosters residents' skill acquisition, professionalism, and well-being.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30095
Quota
11 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competence by Design (CBD) approach focusing on progressive skill acquisition, frequent formative evaluations, and resident-centered pedagogical methods.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Montreal and regional hospitals, including seven distinct training sites across Quebec, offering comprehensive and diverse clinical exposure.

Focus Areas
Clinical Anesthesiology
Pediatric Anesthesia
Obstetric Anesthesia
Cardiac Anesthesia
Neuroanesthesia
Thoracic Anesthesia
Vascular Anesthesia
Chronic Pain Management
Critical Care
Special Features
  • 5-year Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) program
  • Comprehensive simulation program
  • Multiple specialized workshops
  • Mandatory research stage
  • Resident involvement in program decision-making
  • Resident wellness focus
  • Multiple clinical training sites
Program Strengths
  • Most diverse clinical exposure in Quebec
  • High-quality teaching by recognized experts
  • Strong research integration
  • Comprehensive training across multiple hospitals
  • Resident wellness prioritized
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult surgical patients
Obstetric patients
Cardiac surgery patients
Neurosurgical patients
Critical care patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research stage where residents actively participate in all stages of a research project, with opportunities for clinical research formation and presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR)
  • CHU Sainte-Justine (HSJ)
  • Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
  • Institut de cardiologie de Montréal (ICM)
  • Centre Hospitalier Affilié Universitaire de Trois-Rivières
  • Hôpital régional de Saint-Jérôme
  • Chicoutimi Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Pediatric hospital
Cardiac center
Regional hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical research
Simulation training
Surface and transesophageal echocardiography
Blood bank management
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 3 février 2026
  • 4 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Clinical performance during mandatory and elective rotations
  • Research involvement
  • Interview performance
  • Anesthesia Knowledge Test (AKT)
  • Basic Science Course results
  • Research project
  • Quality improvement project
  • CanNASC Simulation
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 Discipline5 periods
Pediatric Emergency1 block
ORL1 block
Obstetrics1 block
Coronary Unit1 block
Adult Intensive Care1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Anesthesia FoundationsMultiple blocks
Multi-specialty AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Regional AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Obstetric AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Pediatric AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Airway ManagementMultiple blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Neurosurgery AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Thoracic AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Cardiac AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Vascular AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Adult Intensive CareMultiple blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Subspecialty AnesthesiaMultiple blocks
Chronic Pain ManagementMultiple blocks
Research Stage1 block

PGY-5 Rotations

Transition to PracticeFull year
Elective RotationsMultiple blocks
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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.