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Montreal - Neurochirurgie

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Neurochirurgie
Regular Stream
1 Position
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The Université de Montréal's Neurosurgery residency is a comprehensive 6-year postdoctoral training program that progressively exposes residents to neurosurgical pathologies. Graduates will be able to practice neurosurgery autonomously and complete Royal College certification exams, with opportunities to specialize in various neurosurgical subspecialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30124
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
6 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Progressive exposure to surgical pathologies with early operating room experience, emphasizing CanMEDS competencies, formal teaching, and development of resident autonomy.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily in urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple major hospitals with diverse patient populations and advanced medical facilities.

Focus Areas
Neurosurgical pathologies
Adult neurosurgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Neuro-oncology
Vascular neurosurgery
Spine surgery
Peripheral nerve surgery
Traumatology
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Weekly half-day academic teaching
  • Microsurgery laboratory
  • Research opportunities (Master's and PhD)
  • Multidisciplinary specialized clinics
  • Formative written and oral exams
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 6-year training program
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Multidisciplinary specialized clinics
  • Competency-based curriculum
  • Exposure to diverse neurosurgical subspecialties
Patient Populations
Adult neurosurgical patients
Pediatric neurosurgical patients
Trauma patients
Oncology patients
Patients with movement disorders
Epilepsy patients
Vascular neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents can pursue Master's and PhD programs in various research domains including fundamental sciences, molecular biology, oncology, epilepsy, vascular pathologies, spine, epidemiology, and clinical research.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
University hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Subspecialty training options
Research tracks
Potential for specialized practice
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 29 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Research portfolio
  • Interview performance
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Professionalism
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$74,758

PGY-6

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

Surgical Foundations - Boot Camp • 1 period
Adult Neurosurgery • 4 periods
General Surgery - Initial Trauma Management • 1 period
Adult Neurology • 2 periods
Intensive Care • 1 period
Neuro Traumatology • 1 period
Night Stage - Surgery Consultation • 1 period
Medical Microbiology and Infectiology • 1 period
General Surgery - Acute Care • 1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

Adult Neurosurgery • 3-5 periods
ORL • 1 period
Peripheral Nerve Plasty • 1 period
Night Stage - Surgical Intensive Care • 1 period
Adult Intensive Care Medicine • 1 period
Research Options • 3-7 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

Adult Neurosurgery • 6-7 periods
Adult Neurology - Movement Disorders • 1 period
Adult Neurology - Epilepsy • 1 period
Neurosurgery-Oncology • 1 period
Neuro Traumatology • 3 periods

PGY-4 Rotations

Adult Neurosurgery • 2 periods
Orthopedic Surgery - Spine Surgery • 2 periods
Neuroradiology • 3 periods
Neurosurgery or Peripheral Nerve Plasty • 1 period
Carotids • 1 period
Pediatric Neurosurgery • 4 periods

PGY-5 Rotations

Neuropathology • 3 periods
Neuro Traumatology • 2 periods
Adult Neurosurgery • 8 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.