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Montreal - Plastic Surgery

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Plastic Surgery
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

McGill's Plastic Surgery Residency Program offers comprehensive 5-year training in plastic surgery, with two years of Surgical Foundations followed by three dedicated years of plastic surgery training. The program emphasizes academic excellence, research opportunities, and preparing residents to become skilled, evidence-based plastic surgeons.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29542
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
6 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

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

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple academic and community hospitals in Montreal, including Montreal General Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal Children's Hospital, and several community hospital sites.

Focus Areas
Craniofacial Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Microsurgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Oncologic Reconstruction
Trauma Reconstruction
Burns Management
Special Features
  • Microsurgery dry lab
  • Participation in provincial replant program
  • Cadaver lab access
  • Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Surgeon Scientist Program
  • Research opportunities with salary funding
  • Weekly academic half-day
  • Wellness/CanMEDs curriculum integration
Program Strengths
  • Broad subspecialty exposure
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive surgical training
  • Multidisciplinary care approach
  • Academic career preparation
  • Bilingual training environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Burn patients
Oncology reconstruction patients
Craniofacial patients
Hand surgery patients
Aesthetic surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Extensive research opportunities with competitive salary funding, encouragement to pursue Master's or PhD, and collaborations across basic science research areas.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Montreal General Hospital
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
  • Montreal Children's Hospital
  • Shriners Hospital for Children
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • St-Mary's Hospital
  • Lasalle Hospital
  • Lachine Hospital
  • Lakeshore Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Tertiary care center
Community hospital
Level one trauma center
Enhanced Skills Training
Master's Degree in Experimental Surgery
Research training
Academic career preparation
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV content
  • Research participation
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Reference letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
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

Bootcamp1 block
Emergency Medicine1 block
General Surgery2 blocks
Neurosurgery1 block
Pediatric Surgery1 block
Plastic Surgery5 blocks
SICU2 blocks
Vascular Surgery1 block

PGY-2 Rotations

Anesthesiology1 block
General Surgery1 block
Microsurgery Lab1 block
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery1 block
Orthopedic Surgery2 blocks
Otolaryngology1 block
Plastic Surgery7 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Burn Unit2 blocks
Oculoplasty1 block
Plastic Surgery10 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Aesthetic Surgery1 block
Plastic Surgery12 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Aesthetic Surgery2 blocks
Plastic Surgery11 blocks
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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.