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Québec - Chirurgie cardiaque
The Université Laval Cardiac Surgery Residency Program aims to train competent and autonomous cardiac surgeons. The program offers comprehensive training across all cardiac surgery spheres at the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, which has the highest surgical volume in Canada.
- Program ID
- 29292
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- Regular
- Program Length
- 6 years
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Progressive, competency-based training with gradual increase in surgical complexity and autonomy, focusing on direct observation and continuous evaluation of professional activities.
Training Setting
Training occurs at two primary sites: Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (adult cardiac surgery) and CHU de Québec (pediatric cardiac surgery) in Quebec City.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Wet lab surgical skills training
- Invited professors
- Specialized courses
- National and international conference attendance
- High surgical exposure (300-600 operations as primary surgeon)
- Highest surgical volume cardiac surgery program in Canada
- Comprehensive surgical exposure across all cardiac surgery domains
- Strong academic and research infrastructure
- Competency-Based Medical Education approach
Opportunities for academic enrichment and research in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery
- Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec
- CHU de Québec
Interview Dates
- 20 janvier 2026
- Academic record
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Curriculum vitae
- Interview
- Direct clinical observation
- Annual written examinations
- Oral examinations
- Competent Professional Activities (CPA) evaluation
Quebec provincial salaries
Salary Progression (6-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$49,258
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$74,758
PGY-6
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.
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.