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Montreal - Radio-oncologie

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Radio-oncologie
Regular Stream
2 Positions
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The Université de Montréal Radio-oncologie program is a 5-year residency that began transitioning to Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) in 2019. The program is distinguished by its friendly atmosphere, diverse professional faculty, and high-quality technical platform, offering residents exposure to advanced radiotherapy techniques like CyberKnife, brachytherapy, and adaptive radiotherapy.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29953
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A progressive, competency-based approach focusing on individual resident development, with increasing autonomy and responsibility throughout the 5-year program, emphasizing multidisciplinary learning and patient-centered care.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at CHUM and Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR) in Montreal, with additional rotations in community hospitals and pediatric oncology at CHU Sainte-Justine.

Focus Areas
Radiation Oncology
Medical Physics
Radiobiology
Oncology
Cancer Treatment
Special Features
  • CyberKnife radiosurgery
  • Brachytherapy (temporary and permanent implants)
  • Intraoperative radiotherapy
  • Adaptive radiotherapy
  • Research project requirement
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) transition
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive radiotherapy technology exposure
  • Strong multidisciplinary faculty
  • Individualized training approach
  • Research integration
  • Advanced technical training
Patient Populations
Oncology patients
Cancer patients
Pediatric oncology patients
Palliative care patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a research project, which can be clinical or fundamental, leading to a publication, oral presentation, or conference poster.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHUM
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • Cité de la Santé de Laval
  • Hôpital Charles-Lemoyne
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Pediatric oncology center
Enhanced Skills Training
Research methodology
Medical physics
Radiobiology
Transition to practice
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Research activities
  • Interview performance
  • ECOS stations
  • CanMEDS competencies
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

Transition to DisciplineUnspecifiedCHUM Radio-oncologie
Palliative CareUnspecified
SurgeryUnspecified
Internal MedicineUnspecified
RadiologyUnspecified

PGY-2 Rotations

Radiation Oncology SubspecialtiesUnspecified
Photon DosimetryUnspecified

PGY-3 Rotations

Radiation Oncology SubspecialtiesUnspecified
Research ProjectUnspecified

PGY-4 Rotations

Radiation OncologyUnspecified

PGY-5 Rotations

Radiation OncologyUnspecified
Dosimetry3-9 months
Transition to PracticeUnspecified
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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.