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Montreal - Dermatology

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Dermatology
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

McGill University's Dermatology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to develop compassionate and competent dermatologists. The program offers extensive clinical exposure, research opportunities, and a strong academic curriculum across multiple teaching hospitals in Montreal.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30138
Quota
1 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
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education following Royal College of Physicians of Canada training requirements, emphasizing progressive independence, research engagement, and comprehensive clinical skill development.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple teaching hospitals with diverse patient populations and specialized clinics.

Focus Areas
Skin cancer
Pediatric dermatology
Dermatopathology
Immunodermatology
Cutaneous lymphoma
Transplant patient skin problems
Genodermatoses
Special Features
  • Weekly academic half-days
  • Biweekly morphology teaching sessions
  • Biweekly dermatopathology teaching sessions
  • Biweekly therapeutics teaching sessions
  • Mandatory research or scholarly activities
  • Interprovincial or international elective opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum
  • Diverse specialized clinics
  • Strong research opportunities
  • Multicultural training environment
  • Bilingual medical training
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Transplant patients
Skin cancer patients
Patients with complex dermatological conditions
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research or scholarly activities from R2 year, with time allocated for substantial projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Royal Victoria Hospital, Glen site
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • Montreal Children's Hospital, Glen site
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital network
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
French language acquisition
Research methodology
Scholarly activities
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • February 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Dermatology electives
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • Research projects
  • 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

Core dermatology rotationsFull yearTeaching hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

Research/Scholarly activitiesOngoingVarious

PGY-3 Rotations

Specialized clinicsThroughout yearTeaching hospitals

PGY-4 Rotations

Advanced dermatology rotationsFull yearTeaching hospitals

PGY-5 Rotations

Senior-level rotationsFull yearTeaching hospitals
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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.