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Montreal - Ophtalmologie

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Ophtalmologie
Regular Stream
5 Positions
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A comprehensive 5-year ophthalmology residency program at the Université de Montréal, offering extensive training across all ophthalmic subspecialties. The program emphasizes one-on-one learning with professors and provides diverse clinical experiences across multiple university-affiliated hospitals.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29274
Quota
5 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on progressive independence, comprehensive skill development, and individualized learning through one-on-one supervision.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple university-affiliated hospitals in Montreal, including CHUM, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, CHU Sainte-Justine, and Hôpital Sacré-Coeur, with potential rotation in Trois-Rivières.

Focus Areas
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Strabismus
Cornea
Glaucoma
Retina
Ocular Oncology
Neuro-ophthalmology
Oculoplastics
Special Features
  • One-to-one learning model
  • Annual research project requirement
  • TORIC basic sciences course in Toronto
  • Wills' Eye Institute review course
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) since July 2023
Program Strengths
  • Large ophthalmology department with 60 professors and 25 residents
  • Comprehensive subspecialty training
  • Flexible final year with optional rotations
  • Strong research component
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult ophthalmology patients
Emergency ophthalmology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents must complete at least one research project during their five-year program, with strong encouragement for peer-reviewed publication.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHUM
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • Hôpital Sacré-Coeur
Training Setting Type
Academic medical centers
University-affiliated hospitals
Enhanced Skills Training
Optional rotations in final year
International course attendance
Evaluation Criteria
  • Pre-clinical grades
  • Clinical evaluations
  • Research and publications
  • Manual skills
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Reference letters
  • Motivation letter
  • Ophthalmology and elective rotations
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

Plastic Surgery1 period
Microbiology1 period
Neurology1 period
Emergency1 period
Night shifts in Internal Medicine1 period
Dermatology1 period
Rheumatology1 period
Endocrinology1 period
General Ophthalmology3 periods
Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology1 periodToronto

PGY-2 Rotations

General Ophthalmology1 period
Anterior Segment and Emergency5 periods
Glaucoma and Emergency5 periods
Oculoplastics1 period
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus1 period
Refractive Surgery1 week

PGY-3 Rotations

Retina/Uveitis/Ocular Oncology5 periods
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus4 periods
Neuro-ophthalmology4 periods

PGY-4 Rotations

Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Posterior Segment Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Oculoplastics Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Regional Rotation in EstrieEstrie

PGY-5 Rotations

Ocular Histopathology2 periods
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus2 periods
Low Vision1 week
Community Ophthalmology1 periodHôpital Sacré-Coeur
Oculoplastics2 periods
Wills' Eye Institute Review Course1 weekPhiladelphia
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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.