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Montreal - Chirurgie orthopédique

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Chirurgie orthopédique
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Université de Montréal Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is renowned for its comprehensive clinical exposure across all subspecialties, high surgical volume, and exceptional teaching quality. The program is distinguished by its significant research activities and offers residents the opportunity to potentially complete a master's or PhD alongside their specialist training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
31008
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program is constantly adapted to residents' needs, focusing on competency-based medical education with progressive independence and exposure to various surgical specialties.

Training Setting

The residency takes place primarily across three sites: CHU Sainte-Justine, CIUSSS-de-l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, and CIUSSS-du-Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, offering a diverse and comprehensive training environment in Montreal.

Focus Areas
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Trauma Surgery
Arthroplasty
Sports Medicine
Spine Surgery
Oncology
Hand and Wrist Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Special Features
  • International clinical monitors (fellows)
  • Possibility of completing master's or PhD during residency
  • Research opportunities
  • Inter-provincial and international training options
  • Mandatory community stage placements
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • High surgical volume
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Internationally recognized research impact
  • Collegial learning environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult trauma patients
Orthopedic oncology patients
Sports medicine patients
Community healthcare patients
Research Opportunities

At least one research project required between R2-R4, with options to complete a master's or PhD during residency

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • CIUSSS-de-l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
  • CIUSSS-du-Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric hospital
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Sports Medicine
Research Training
Evaluation Criteria
  • Pre-graduate performance
  • Medical studies performance
  • Clinical rotation evaluations
  • Surgical rotation evaluations
  • Orthopedic rotation evaluations
  • Research involvement
  • Motivation letter
  • Reference letters
  • Extracurricular activities
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

Boot-Camp Orthopedic Surgery1 period
Surgical Foundations Boot-Camp1 period
Initial Trauma Management2 periods
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery5 periods
Vascular Surgery1 period
General Orthopedic Surgery4 periods
Night Stage / Surgery Consultations1 period
Adult Intensive Care1 period
Traumatic Orthopedic Surgery3 periods
Arthroplasty3 periods
Plastic Surgery1 period
Night Stage / Surgical Intensive Care1 period
Sports Medicine2 periods
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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.