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Montreal - Neurologie

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Neurologie
Regular Stream
5 Positions
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The Université de Montréal offers the largest neurology residency program in Quebec and one of the largest in Canada. The program provides extensive exposure to diverse neurological pathologies with expert faculty across all neurology subspecialties, training excellent general neurologists for population care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29697
Quota
5 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 focusing on progressive skill development through four stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Mastery of Discipline, and Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple hospital sites such as CHUM, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Hôpital Sacré-Coeur, and CHU Sainte-Justine, with additional training in regional community hospitals.

Focus Areas
General Neurology
Neurological Subspecialties
Academic Neurology
Community Neurology
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Clinician-Researcher Program Option
  • Possibility of Electrophysiology Training (EEG/EMG)
  • Research Project Requirement
  • Optional MSc in Neurosciences
  • Longitudinal Resident Clinic
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive Neurological Training
  • Diverse Clinical Exposure
  • Strong Academic Research Opportunities
  • Flexible Career Path Development
Patient Populations
Adult Neurological Patients
Pediatric Neurological Patients
Community and Academic Practice Populations
Research Opportunities

One mandatory research month, with potential for up to 12 months of research, including MSc in Neurosciences and Clinician-Researcher Program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • Hôpital Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • CSSS de Trois-Rivières
  • CSSS de Chicoutimi
Training Setting Type
Academic Medical Center
Community Hospital
Regional Medical Center
Enhanced Skills Training
Electrophysiology (EEG/EMG)
Clinician-Researcher Track
Subspecialty Clinics
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 29 janvier 2026
  • 30 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic Performance
  • Clinical Evaluations
  • Motivation Letter
  • Reference Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Interview Performance
  • Research Portfolio
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 Medicine9 periodsCHUM, HMR, HSCM
Emergency Medicine1 periodCHUM
Psychiatry1 periodHSC
Neurology3 periodsCHUM, HMR

PGY-2 Rotations

Physiatry1 periodInstitute
Neurology6 periodsCHUM, HMR
Neuroscience Disciplines2 periodsVarious
EEG2 periodsCHUM, HMR
Research1 periodCHUM, HMR, HSCM
Specialized Clinics1 periodVarious

PGY-3 Rotations

Neurology4 periodsCHUM, HSCM, Community Sites
Specialized Clinics1 periodCHUM, HMR, HSCM
Pediatric Neurology3 periodsCHU Sainte-Justine
Palliative Care1 periodCHUM
EMG/Neuromuscular Clinic1 periodVarious
Elective3 periodsVarious

PGY-4 Rotations

Neurology3 periodsCHUM, HMR, HSCM
Specialized Clinics2 periodsCHUM, HMR, HSCM
Neuroscience Disciplines8 periodsVarious

PGY-5 Rotations

Neurology3 periodsVarious
Specialized Clinics1 periodVarious
Elective9 periodsVarious
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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.