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Montreal - Oto-rhino-laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Oto-rhino-laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale
Regular Stream
3 Positions
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The Université de Montréal Otolaryngology program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience with generous clinical exposure and a complete training program that covers all aspects of the specialty. The program is distinguished by motivated surgeons committed to resident education and numerous high-quality research opportunities.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30273
Quota
3 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program emphasizes progressive autonomy, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and comprehensive training across multiple ORL subspecialties with a focus on developing clinical judgment through generous clinical exposure and attentive supervision.

Training Setting

Training occurs across three major hospital sites in Montreal: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, CHU Sainte-Justine, and CHUM, providing diverse urban academic medical center experiences.

Focus Areas
Neuro-otology
Oncological and micro-vascular reconstruction surgery
Laryngology
Endoscopic sinus and neurosurgical surgery
Maxillofacial and plastic surgery
Phonosurgery
Pediatric ORL
Special Features
  • Annual scientific day (Entretiens O.R.L.)
  • Annual research conferences
  • Endoscopic naso-sinus dissection laboratory
  • Temporal bone micro-surgery dissection laboratory
  • Annual fund of $25,000 for national and international conferences
  • Research project requirements each year
  • Surgical technique video competition
  • CanMEDS training days
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 5-year training program
  • Diverse clinical exposure across multiple hospitals
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Extensive surgical skills development
  • Supportive and engaged faculty
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Trauma patients
Patients requiring maxillofacial reconstruction
Patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions
Research Opportunities

Residents must produce research projects each year from years 2-4, with opportunities to present at multiple conferences and competitions.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • CHUM
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Surgical skills workshops
Sinus and skull base surgery course
Temporal bone dissection course
Plates and screws course
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 4 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV review
  • Reference letters
  • Medical student performance record (DREM)
  • Interview performance
  • Research/publications
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

Common trunk rotationsFull yearVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

ORL Rotations6 periodsTo be determined
Head and Neck Anatomy Stage1 period
Research6 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

CHUM-HMR Rotations8 periodsCHUM-HMR
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital4 periodsHôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
Community Setting1 periodCommunity

PGY-4 Rotations

Pediatric ORL Surgery3 periodsCHU Sainte-Justine
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital3 periodsHôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
CHUM6 periodsCHUM
Community Setting1 periodCommunity

PGY-5 Rotations

CHUM7 periodsCHUM
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital6 periodsHôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
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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.