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Montreal - Public Health and Preventive Medicine

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Regular Stream
2 Positions
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McGill University's Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PH&PM) Residency Program trains future public health leaders committed to transforming healthcare through service, social justice, and population health. The program offers a comprehensive 5-year training pathway with flexible options, emphasizing epidemiology, public health practice, and addressing complex societal health challenges.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30147
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A trauma-informed, competency-based approach emphasizing individual growth, social justice, and transformative public health practice through individualized support and interdisciplinary learning.

Training Setting

Urban Montreal public health environment with 1.8 million population, diverse training sites including Montreal Public Health, Quebec Regional Public Health Units, and potential international placements.

Focus Areas
Population health assessment
Health protection
Disease prevention
Health promotion
Public policy development
Research and knowledge translation
Evidence-informed public health practice
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) framework
  • Master's in Epidemiology integrated into training
  • Trauma-informed medical education approach
  • Bilingual training environment
  • Flexible training pathways
  • International and out-of-province elective opportunities
  • Low resident-to-faculty ratio
  • Weekly academic half-day sessions
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive public health training
  • Strong epidemiological and biostatistical methods foundation
  • Extensive academic and research capacity
  • Bilingual training environment
  • Flexible training pathways
  • Low resident-to-faculty ratio
Patient Populations
Diverse urban populations
Racialized and ethnic communities
Urban indigenous populations
Undocumented migrants
Vulnerable and marginalized groups
Research Opportunities

Master's in Epidemiology with thesis, opportunities for research in various public health domains with over 50 active faculty members.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Montreal Public Health Department
  • McGill University Academic Teaching Units
  • Quebec Regional Public Health Units
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Public health department
Community health settings
Regional health units
Enhanced Skills Training
Family Medicine Certification Option
Intensive Master's Program
Concentration Year Opportunities
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • February 8, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV/Resume
  • Electives
  • Academic performance
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
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

Basic Clinical Training12 monthsMontreal teaching sites
Family Medicine6 monthsMontreal or Gatineau teaching units

PGY-2 Rotations

MSc Epidemiology12-15 monthsMcGill University

PGY-3 Rotations

Core Public Health RotationsVariesVarious public health settings

PGY-4 Rotations

Core Public Health RotationsVariesVarious public health settings

PGY-5 Rotations

Concentration Year12 monthsSpecialized public health settings
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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.