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Montreal - Génétique et génomique médicales

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Génétique et génomique médicales
Regular Stream
2 Positions
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The Medical Genetics and Genomics residency program at Université de Montréal aims to train specialists capable of evaluating physiological and pathological states in humans, with expertise in prenatal diagnosis, teratology, chromosomal anomalies, and genetic counseling. The 5-year program provides comprehensive training in clinical and academic aspects of medical genetics.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29386
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing clinical skills, research, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration across adult and pediatric settings.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple hospitals and research centers with extensive clinical and laboratory exposure.

Focus Areas
Prenatal diagnosis
Teratology
Chromosomal anomalies
Metabolic errors
Genetic counseling
Medical genetics
Genomics
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Weekly academic half-day
  • Research project requirement
  • Mentorship and Well-being Committee
  • Interdisciplinary training
  • Virtual monthly TeleGRAF courses
  • Optional clinician-researcher program
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical and laboratory training
  • Strong research integration
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Multidisciplinary learning environment
  • Robust academic curriculum
Patient Populations
Prenatal patients
Pediatric patients
Adult patients with genetic conditions
High-risk obstetric patients
Patients with metabolic disorders
Patients requiring genetic counseling
Research Opportunities

Residents must participate in at least one research project, with encouragement for clinician-researcher pathway.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
  • Institut de cardiologie de Montréal
  • Centre de réadaptation Marie-Enfant
  • Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau
  • Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Pediatric hospital
Research hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinician-researcher program
Laboratory genetics training
Metabolic emergency management
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 2 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Research involvement
  • Communication skills
  • Collaborative abilities
  • Leadership potential
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

Internal Medicine2 periods
Neurology2 periods
Endocrinology1 period
Oncology1 period
Cardio-genetics1 period
Optional Adult Medicine Stage1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

High-Risk Obstetrics2 periods
Pediatric Inpatient3 periods
Neonatology2 periods
Developmental Pediatrics2 periods
Pediatric Neurology2 periods
Pediatric Emergency1 period
Optional Pediatric Stage1 period
Medical Genetics Introduction2 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

Biochemical Genetics Laboratory2 periods
Cytogenetics Laboratory2 periods
Molecular Genetics Laboratory2 periods
Medical Genetics6 periods
Research in Medical Genetics1 period

PGY-4 Rotations

Medical Genetics ClinicalMultiple periods
Teratology1 period
Communication Techniques1 period

PGY-5 Rotations

Medical Genetics ClinicalMultiple periods
Junior Supervisor Role3 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.