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Montreal - Psychiatry
The McGill Psychiatry Residency Program offers a comprehensive five-year training experience that provides high-quality psychiatric education across diverse clinical settings. The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, with a strong focus on developing well-rounded psychiatrists through extensive clinical rotations, research opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.
- Program ID
- 29200
- Quota
- 9 positions
- Stream
- Regular
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 22, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 201 - 400
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
A competency-based approach focusing on progressive skill development, direct observation of residents, low-stakes assessments, and comprehensive educational experiences that prepare residents for independent practice.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple hospitals and psychiatric institutes, offering diverse clinical experiences across general adult, pediatric, and specialized psychiatric settings.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Scholarly Project Track
- Research Track
- Master of Psychiatry Program
- Clinician Investigator Program
- Simulation center training
- Two-day intensive safety training (OMEGA course)
- Bilingual training (English and French)
- Extensive psychotherapy training
- Annual Career Day
- Heinz Lehmann mentorship initiative
- World leader in cultural psychiatry
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Flexible and supportive learning environment
- Extensive mentorship programs
- Bilingual training opportunities
- Multiple research and scholarly tracks
Multiple research tracks including Scholarly Project Track, Research Track, Clinician Investigator Program, and opportunities for half-time and full-time research electives.
- McGill University Health Centre - Royal Victoria Hospital
- McGill University Health Centre - Montreal General Hospital
- Jewish General Hospital
- St. Mary's Hospital
- Montreal Children's Hospital
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
- Montreal Neurological Institute
- Centre Hospitalier Pierre Janet
Interview Dates
- January 21, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- CV content
- Medical school examinations
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Academic transcripts
Quebec provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$49,258
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$69,658
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
... and 16 more benefits
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
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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.