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Montreal - Neurology

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Neurology
Regular Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The McGill Adult Neurology Residency Training program is a 5-year comprehensive program designed to produce neurologists who can effectively diagnose and manage neurological diseases. The program offers a unique blend of clinical training across multiple hospitals, strong neuroscience research opportunities, and a supportive, collegial learning environment.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30060
Quota
3 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) focusing on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and targeted learning outcomes across four training stages.

Training Setting

University-wide program with five participating hospitals in Montreal, including Montreal Neurological Hospital, McGill University Health Centre sites, Jewish General Hospital, and Montreal Children's Hospital.

Focus Areas
Adult Neurology
Neuroscience Research
Clinical Neurology
Neurological Subspecialties
Special Features
  • Competency By Design (CBD) curriculum
  • 6 months of dedicated neuroscience research
  • Academic half-day every Wednesday
  • Resident wellness program
  • Annual resident retreat
  • Mentorship program
  • Conference attendance funding
  • Continuous quality improvement projects
Program Strengths
  • Small resident cohort (4-5 residents per year)
  • Diverse and supportive faculty
  • Strong research opportunities
  • Multiple training sites
  • High fellowship placement rates
Patient Populations
Neurological disease patients
Stroke patients
Movement disorders patients
Epilepsy patients
Neuromuscular disorder patients
Pediatric neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents complete 6 months of research in areas like basic neuroscience, clinical neurology, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, education research, or epidemiology.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Montreal Neurological Hospital
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • Montreal Children's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
University hospital network
Enhanced Skills Training
Neuroscience research
Medical education
Quality improvement
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Interview performance
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Motivation and interest in Neurology
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

Neurology General CTU1 period
Neurology Consult1 period
Internal Medicine CTU1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

Neurology Consult3 periods
Neurology Stroke CTU2 periods
Neurology General CTU2 periods
Neurology Outpatient Clinics2 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

Neuroscience Research6 periods
Electives3 periods
Neurology Consult4 periods

PGY-5 Rotations

Neurology Consult2 periods
Electives3 periods
Neurology Stroke CTU1 period
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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.