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Montreal - Médecine physique et réadaptation
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) residency program at the University of Montreal aims to train residents to become experts in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating patients with neuromusculoskeletal pathologies and functional disabilities. The program provides comprehensive training in both adult and pediatric settings, focusing on helping patients achieve optimal functional independence.
- Program ID
- 29173
- Quota
- 4 positions
- Stream
- Regular
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Progressive competency-based learning with frequent observations, coaching relationships with teachers, and gradual acquisition of essential skills for 21st-century physiatrists, emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered care.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers such as CHUM, Sainte-Justine, and Institut de Réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal, offering diverse clinical environments for comprehensive training.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Weekly academic half-days
- Anatomy workshops on cadavers
- Practical locomotor and neurological examination workshops
- Resident clinics
- Sports medicine exposure
- Optional stages in non-university settings
- Electromyography (EMG) clinics
- Spasticity clinics
- Orthotic and positioning clinics
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound training
- Interdisciplinary team work
- Comprehensive 5-year training program
- Strong interdisciplinary approach
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Research opportunities
- Expertise in both adult and pediatric rehabilitation
- Advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques training
Mandatory 3-month research stage, requiring residents to complete a research project or actively collaborate on a complex research project under faculty supervision.
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montréal (CHUM)
- Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
- Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
- Institut de Réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal (IRGLM)
- CHU Sainte-Justine
- Centre Universitaire de Santé de McGill
- Institut neurologique de Montréal
Interview Dates
- 3 février 2026
- External clinical rotations evaluations
- Interview performance
- Letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Academic record
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.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.