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Montreal - Médecine interne

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Médecine interne
Regular Stream
47 Positions
Official Page

The Université de Montréal's Internal Medicine Common Trunk program offers a robust training experience with the most diverse clinical exposure in Quebec. With a population base of over one million inhabitants and a teaching faculty of more than 500 professors, residents receive cutting-edge medical expertise and clinical exposure across multiple specialized settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29742
Quota
47 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, progressive independence, and holistic patient-centered care, focusing on developing physicians who demonstrate exceptional interprofessional, academic, and clinical competencies.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily in three major hospitals: CHUM, Sacré-Cœur Hospital, and Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, with additional rotations possible at other clinical sites including regional hospitals.

Focus Areas
Internal Medicine
Medical Subspecialties
Clinical Competencies
Patient-Centered Care
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Mandatory Research Month
  • Simulation Curriculum
  • Regional Training Experiences
  • Academic Half-Day Curriculum
  • Ultrasound Training
  • ACLS Recertification
  • Patient Partner Interview Process
Program Strengths
  • Excellent clinical diversity
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • High medical licensing exam pass rates
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Robust academic curriculum
Patient Populations
Urban hospital patients
Regional hospital patients
Diverse medical subspecialty patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory one-month research stage in second year, with optional second month possible. Epidemiology and research ethics courses provided.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR)
  • Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal (HSCM)
  • Institut de Cardiologie
  • CHU Ste-Justine
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Regional hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Ultrasound Training
Simulation Curriculum
Leadership Development
Research Skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 28 janvier 2026
  • 26 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Clinical rotation evaluations
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Research portfolio
  • Support form from clinical supervisor
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

Regional Stage1 periodTrois-Rivières
Night Shifts1 periodCHUM/HMR/HSC
Teaching Unit2+2 periodsCHUM/HMR/HSC
Intensive Care2 periodsCHUM/HMR/HSC

PGY-2 Rotations

Regional Internal Medicine1 periodShawinigan/Trois-Rivières
Endocrinology1 periodCHUM/HMR/HSC
Geriatrics1 periodCHUM/HMR/HSC
Cardiology2 periodsCHUM/HMR/HSC
Research1 periodCHUM/HMR/HSC

PGY-3 Rotations

Night Shifts1 periodCHUM/HMR/HSC
Teaching Clinical Unit3 periodsCHUM/HMR/HSC
Consultations2 periodsCHUM/HMR/HSC
Ambulatory Care3 periodsCHUM/HMR/HSC
Regional Stage1 periodVarious regional 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.