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Montreal - General Surgery
McGill University's General Surgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience in a world-renowned academic setting. The program provides exceptional surgical training with flexibility to meet individual career goals, emphasizing both academic and community surgery preparation.
- Program ID
- 29956
- Quota
- 3 positions
- Stream
- Regular
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 24, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and personalized learning paths tailored to individual resident goals and interests.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple major teaching hospitals in Montreal, including urban academic medical centers and community hospitals, providing diverse clinical exposure.
- Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Surgical Scientist Program
- Protected academic half-days
- Simulation training centers
- Technical skills workshops
- Laparoscopic and robotic surgery training
- Annual Residents' Research Day
- Master's degree opportunities
- Conference presentation funding
- Exceptional research infrastructure
- High Royal College examination pass rates
- Flexible curriculum
- Strong resident support
- Comprehensive surgical training
- International recognition
Extensive research opportunities including Surgical Scientist Program, funded Master's research, conference presentation support, and diverse research tracks in basic science, clinical epidemiology, and surgical education.
- Montreal General Hospital
- Royal Victoria Hospital
- Jewish General Hospital
- St. Mary's Hospital
- Montreal Children's Hospital
- Lakeshore General Hospital
- Centre Hospitalier Regional de Lanaudiere Joliette
- Gatineau Hospital
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- CV/Resume
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Research experience
- Leadership skills
- Extra-curricular activities
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Quebec provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$49,258
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$69,658
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 16 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
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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.