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Montreal - Psychiatry
McGill University's Psychiatry Residency Program offers comprehensive, high-quality training across five years, emphasizing competency-based medical education and diverse clinical experiences. The program provides residents with a rich academic environment, extensive psychotherapy training, and opportunities for research, cultural psychiatry, and specialized career development.
- Program ID
- 30890
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- Regular 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 direct observation, low-stakes assessments, and a focus on skills acquisition through varied clinical rotations and structured teaching modules.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Montreal, including multiple hospitals like McGill University Health Centre, Jewish General Hospital, and Douglas Mental Health University Institute, offering diverse clinical environments and patient populations.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Scholarly Project Track
- Research Track
- Master of Psychiatry Program
- Clinician Investigator Program
- Extensive Psychotherapy Training
- Safety Training Program
- Simulation Center Activities
- Mentorship Initiative
- Annual Career Day
- Health Advocacy Training
- World leader in cultural psychiatry
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Flexible and supportive learning environment
- Extensive mentorship and career planning
- Diverse training sites
- Bilingual training opportunities
Multiple research tracks including Scholarly Project Track, Research Track, half-time and full-time research electives, and opportunities for scholarly publications with annual monetary prizes.
- Royal Victoria Hospital
- 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
- 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.