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Montreal - Santé publique et médecine préventive

Université de MontréalMontreal, Quebec
Santé publique et médecine préventive
Regular Stream
2 Positions
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The Université de Montréal offers a 5-year Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency program with two distinct pedagogical pathways: a classic 2-year academic phase and an accelerated 1-year academic phase. The program focuses on developing comprehensive skills in public health and preventive medicine across clinical, academic, and public health stages.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29506
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Develop comprehensive CanMEDS competencies through varied learning experiences, progressive implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), and interdisciplinary, intersectoral collaboration.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily in Montreal at University of Montreal affiliated sites including CHUM, Sacré-Coeur Hospital, Notre-Dame Hospital, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Ste-Justine Mother-Child Center, and associated external clinics.

Focus Areas
Public Health
Preventive Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Environmental Health
Occupational Health
Health Promotion
Health Management and Planning
Indigenous Health
Special Features
  • Two pedagogical pathways (classic and accelerated)
  • Master's degree at École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal
  • Minimum 4-week rural rotation mandatory
  • Possibility of combined clinician-researcher program
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) implementation
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 5-year training program
  • Flexible academic pathways
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical and public health rotations
  • Interdisciplinary training approach
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural populations
Indigenous communities
Occupational health populations
Infectious disease populations
Research Opportunities

Research stages during master's phase at École de santé publique, with potential for clinician-researcher program

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHUM
  • Hôpital Sacré-Coeur
  • Hôpital Notre-Dame
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • Centre mère-enfant Ste-Justine
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital
Public health department
Research institution
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinician-Researcher Program
Master's degree options
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 29 janvier 2026
  • 30 janvier 2026
  • 4 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Reference letters
  • Medical student performance record (DREM)
  • Interview performance
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Leadership potential
  • Research activities
  • Optional clinical rotations
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

Family MedicineBlocks not specifiedMontreal
PediatricsBlocks not specifiedMontreal
Occupational MedicineBlocks not specifiedMontreal
PsychiatryBlocks not specifiedMontreal
Infectious DiseasesBlocks not specifiedMontreal
Internal MedicineBlocks not specifiedMontreal
Preventive CardiologyBlocks not specifiedMontreal

PGY-2 Rotations

Research Stage21 periods (classic pathway)École de santé publique, Université de Montréal
Research Stage13 periods (accelerated pathway)École de santé publique, Université de Montréal

PGY-3 Rotations

Public Health Rotations29 periods (classic pathway)Various public health settings
Public Health Rotations37 periods (accelerated pathway)Various 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.