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Montreal - Diagnostic Radiology

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Diagnostic Radiology
Regular Stream
5 Positions
Official Page

McGill University's Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is one of the oldest in North America, offering a comprehensive and flexible curriculum focused on excellence in patient care, educational activities, and resident research. The program provides robust teaching, hands-on learning experiences across multiple institutions, and a commitment to preparing residents for both academic and community practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29756
Quota
5 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

Competency-based medical education aligned with CanMEDS roles, emphasizing progressive independence, critical thinking, and comprehensive clinical skill development.

Training Setting

Urban medical centers in Montreal, training across multiple hospitals including McGill University Health Centers, Jewish General Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and Montreal Children's Hospital.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Radiology
Medical Imaging
Research in Radiology
Clinical Training
Special Features
  • Weekly core teachings
  • Resident-led lecture series
  • Special-topic Grand Rounds
  • American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) training opportunity
  • Research project requirement
  • Visiting Professors' Program
  • Multilingual training environment
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive radiology training
  • Extensive research opportunities
  • Multilingual training environment
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong academic reputation
Patient Populations
Adult patients
Pediatric patients
Diverse multicultural community
Patients requiring various imaging modalities
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete one research project by the end of PGY-4, with mandatory presentation at the annual Research Day.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Montreal Children's Hospital
  • Montreal Neurological Institute
  • St. Mary's Hospital
  • Lachine General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
Tertiary care hospitals
Community hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Radiologic pathology training
Multilingual communication skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 27, 2026
  • January 28, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic background
  • Elective evaluations
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Research/publications
  • Leadership skills
  • Casper Test
  • 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

General SurgeryBlocks
OrthopedicsBlocks
UrologyBlocks
Internal MedicineBlocks
EmergencyBlocks
Pediatric SurgeryBlocks
NeurologyBlocks
RespirologyBlocks
Introductory Radiology3 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Base Hospital Rotations4 blocksJGH, MGH, RVH
Chest RadiologyBlocks
GI RadiologyBlocks
Bone RadiologyBlocks
GU RadiologyBlocks
CTBlocks
UltrasoundBlocks
AngiographyBlocks
NeuroradiologyBlocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Pediatric Radiology (Introductory)1 blockMCH

PGY-4 Rotations

Pediatric Radiology3 blocksMCH
Research ProjectThroughout year

PGY-5 Rotations

Advanced Radiology RotationsFull year
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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.