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Montreal - Psychiatrie

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Psychiatrie
Regular Stream
16 Positions
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The Université de Montréal Psychiatry Residency Program offers comprehensive, high-quality postdoctoral training with numerous learning opportunities. The program is dynamic and flexible, designed to help residents achieve their individual goals.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29445
Quota
16 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A competency-based approach focused on progressive skill development, regular clinical observation, frequent feedback, and coaching across different stages of medical training.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple hospital sites across different healthcare networks such as CHUM, CIUSSS, and specialized institutes.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Special Features
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Research integration opportunities from first year
  • Resident-led association (ARPUM)
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Longitudinal resident clinic
  • Optional research trajectories
  • Regional rotation opportunities
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive psychotherapy training
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Strong research opportunities
  • Flexible and adaptive curriculum
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Children and Adolescents
Adults
Elderly Patients
Patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Addiction Patients
Patients Requiring Rehabilitation
Consultation-Liaison Patients
Research Opportunities

Multiple research engagement options, from required scholarly projects to optional research stages and research trajectories.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
  • Hôpital Notre-Dame (HND)
  • Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM)
  • Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (IUSMM)
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR)
  • Hôpital en santé mentale Albert-Prévost (HSMAP)
  • Hôpital Sacré-Coeur (HSC)
  • Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies (HRDP)
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Mental health institute
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy
Research skills
Rehabilitation
Consultation-liaison
Addiction medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 27 janvier 2026
  • 30 janvier 2026
  • 5 février 2026
  • 13 janvier 2026
  • 15 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Clinical evaluations
  • Structured recommendation letters
  • Community support letter
  • Interview performance
  • Curriculum vitae
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

General Psychiatry3 periods
Neurology2 periods
Internal Medicine1 period
Emergency Medicine1 period
Addiction Medicine1 period
Psychiatric Emergency1 period
Night Stage1 period
Optional Stages3 periods

PGY-2 Rotations

General Psychiatry10 periods
Optional Research/Psychiatry Stages3 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

Child Psychiatry6-7 periods
Geriatric Psychiatry6-7 periods

PGY-4 Rotations

Rehabilitation3-6 periods
Consultation-Liaison3-6 periods
Addiction Psychiatry2-4 periods
Collaborative Care1-3 periods
Neurodevelopmental Disorders1-2 periods

PGY-5 Rotations

Optional Stages13 periods
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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.