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Montreal - Psychiatry
McGill University's Psychiatry Residency Program offers comprehensive, high-quality training across diverse clinical settings. The program provides a flexible, supportive environment that emphasizes competency-based medical education, research opportunities, and holistic professional development for psychiatry residents.
- Program ID
- 31010
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- Regular (NRQ) RoS
- 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
Emphasizes progressive, competency-based learning with a focus on skills acquisition, direct observation, low-stakes assessments, and progressive independence throughout the five-year training program.
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
- OMEGA Safety Training Course
- Mentorship Program
- Medical Education Opportunities
- Health Advocacy Training
- World leader in cultural psychiatry
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Flexible and supportive learning environment
- Extensive research and scholarly opportunities
- Bilingual training environment
- Diverse clinical rotation experiences
Multiple research tracks including Scholarly Project Track, Research Track, and Clinician Investigator Program with protected research time and mentorship.
- 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
- February 3, 2026
- CV
- Medical school examinations
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
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.