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Montreal - Vascular Surgery

McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec
Vascular Surgery
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

McGill University's Vascular Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program that aims to develop excellent clinical and academic vascular surgeons. The program offers a competency-based medical education approach, providing residents with progressive surgical skills, research opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge endovascular and open techniques.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29705
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
6 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

Applying competency-based practices to residency education, with graduated responsibility and progressive skill development throughout the 5-year training program.

Training Setting

The program runs primarily at two Clinical Teaching Units in Montreal: McGill University Health Center and Jewish General Hospital, with additional rotations at Montreal General Hospital, a level one trauma center.

Focus Areas
Vascular Surgery
Endovascular Interventions
Open Surgical Techniques
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Aortic Interventions
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Surgical Simulation Curriculum
  • Endovascular Surgical Simulator
  • Non-invasive Vascular Laboratory Rotations
  • Full-time Research Coordinator
  • Opportunities for Advanced Degrees
  • Hybrid Operating Suites
Program Strengths
  • Internationally-recognized faculty
  • Large volume intervention practice
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive surgical training
  • Bilingual training environment
Patient Populations
Vascular Disease Patients
Trauma Patients
Multicultural Community Patients
Research Opportunities

Opportunities to interrupt training and pursue advanced degrees (M.Sc., PhD) through the Division of Surgical Research and Surgical Scientist Program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • McGill University Health Center
  • Jewish General Hospital
  • Montreal General Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic Medical Center
Level One Trauma Center
Urban Hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
Endovascular Techniques
Non-invasive Vascular Laboratory Skills
Research Training
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 30, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic Record
  • Clinical Skills
  • Interview Performance
  • Reference Letters
  • Research/Publications
  • Leadership Experience
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (6-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$74,758

PGY-6

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

Vascular Surgery5 periods
General Surgery4 periods
Cardiac Surgery2 periods
Surgical Foundation Bootcamp1 period
Cardiology Consult Service1 Period

PGY-2 Rotations

Vascular Surgery6 periods
Trauma Surgery1 periods
Critical Care2 periods
Non invasive Vascular Lab1 periods
Thoracic Surgery2 periods
Internal Medicine Pre operative Consult Service1 period

PGY-3 Rotations

Vascular Surgery4 periods
General Surgery / Transplantation2 periods
Cardiac Surgery2 periods
Surgery Elective (Vascular, Thoracic, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Cardiac)2 periods
Interventional Radiology2 periods
Venous Disease1 period
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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.