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Montreal - Medical Genetics and Genomics
McGill University's Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program offers comprehensive training in medical genetics across 5 years. The program provides broad clinical exposure, competency-based medical education, and prepares residents to become expert medical geneticists serving diverse patient populations in Montreal.
- Program ID
- 30014
- Quota
- 3 positions
- Stream
- Regular
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 22, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on progressive skill development, self-directed learning, and promoting resident well-being through a collegial, supportive environment.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple hospitals in Montreal, primarily at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Glen campus, with rotations at Montreal Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal General Hospital, Jewish General Hospital, and Shriners Hospital.
- Competency-based medical education
- Multidisciplinary clinics
- Resident Continuity Clinic
- Acting staff rotations
- Up to 6 months of external electives
- Biannual in-training OSCE
- Annual ACMG in-training exam
- Weekly Academic Half Day
- Monthly pan-Canadian video conferences
- Conference and educational funding
- Comprehensive genetics training
- Bilingual training environment
- Strong research opportunities
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Supportive learning environment
- Nationally recognized program
Each resident is expected to complete a scholarly project, with research advisors assigned by the end of the second training year.
- Montreal Children's Hospital
- Royal Victoria Hospital
- Montreal General Hospital
- Jewish General Hospital
- Shriners Hospital for Children
- Montreal Neurological Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 20, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- CV review
- Elective evaluations
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference letters
- Personal statement
- Research portfolio
- Interview performance
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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.