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Québec - Chirurgie orthopédique
The Université Laval Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to develop competent orthopedic surgeons for both academic and regional practice. The program emphasizes polyvalence, autonomy, and adaptability, with a strong focus on teamwork and leadership.
- Program ID
- 29134
- Quota
- 3 positions
- Stream
- Regular
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
A progressive, competency-based approach focusing on developing residents' clinical skills, research capabilities, and professional attitudes through structured clinical rotations and comprehensive evaluation methods.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers in Quebec City, including multiple hospital sites such as CHU de Québec, with exposure to both urban and regional healthcare settings.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Weekly theoretical teaching
- Anatomy laboratory sessions
- Arthro-simulation training
- Annual research meetings
- Inter-hospital conferences
- Canadian Orthopedic Association basic science courses
- AO/ASIF osteosynthesis courses
- Comprehensive clinical exposure across orthopedic subspecialties
- Strong research integration
- Dynamic teaching environments
- Competency-Based Medical Education approach
- Excellent surgical skills development
Residents are exposed to orthopedic research annually, with dedicated research periods and opportunities to present research at scientific days.
- CHU de Québec: CHUL/Centre Mère-Enfant Soleil
- Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
- Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
- Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise
- Institut de réadaptation et de déficience physique de Québec
- Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
Interview Dates
- 6 février 2026
- Academic record (50%)
- Interview performance (50%)
- Mid-stage evaluation
- Stage evaluation
- Reliable Professional Activities (APC) execution
- Resident clinic performance
- Annual in-training exam
- Research presentation
- Royal College written and oral exam
Quebec provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$49,258
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$69,658
PGY-5
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.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.