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Montreal - Chirurgie plastique

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Chirurgie plastique
Regular Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Université de Montréal Plastic Surgery Program is a comprehensive, clinically-focused training program recognized for its extensive surgical exposure and structured teaching. The program offers a wide range of surgical experiences across four major university hospitals, with approximately 30 professors specializing in various plastic surgery subspecialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29289
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
6 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program emphasizes structured, comprehensive training using Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), focusing on developing competent surgeons with strong judgment, self-critique, teamwork, and communication skills.

Training Setting

Training occurs across four main university hospitals in Montreal: CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, CHU Sainte-Justine, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, and Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM).

Focus Areas
Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery
Hand Surgery
Microsurgery
Burn Surgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Special Features
  • Monthly journal club
  • Expert monthly presentations
  • CanMEDS workshops
  • Well-being workshops
  • Cadaver dissection days
  • Microsurgery days
  • Annual scientific day with international experts
  • Surgical missions in developing countries
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach
Program Strengths
  • Extensive surgical exposure
  • Structured academic curriculum
  • Diverse research opportunities
  • Interdisciplinary training
  • International surgical missions
  • Strong research infrastructure
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Oncology reconstruction patients
Burn patients
Craniofacial patients
Hand and peripheral nerve patients
Breast surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Two-month research stage offered during residency, with option to join clinician-researcher program for additional master's or doctoral degree.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
Tertiary care centers
Community hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Microsurgery and Breast Reconstruction Fellowship
Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Fellowship
Gender Affirmation Surgery Fellowship
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 3 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record evaluation
  • Clinical rotation evaluations
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Research/publications assessment
  • Leadership experiences
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$74,758

PGY-6

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

Surgical Foundations18 periodsVarious hospitals
Plastic Surgery4 periodsVarious hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Research Stage2 monthsResearch laboratories
Plastic Surgery FoundationsPartial yearVarious hospitals

PGY-3 Rotations

Burn Unit2 monthsBurn Center
Pediatric Plastic Surgery4 monthsCHU Sainte-Justine
Aesthetic Clinics3 monthsVarious clinics

PGY-4 Rotations

Hand/Wrist SurgeryDedicated stageHand Surgery Center
Breast SurgeryDedicated stageBreast Surgery Center
Craniofacial SurgeryDedicated stageCraniofacial Center

PGY-5 Rotations

Provincial Reimplantation ServiceTransversal stageCEVARMU
Community Plastic Surgery2 monthsCommunity hospitals
Elective Stage1 monthResident's choice
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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.