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Québec - Chirurgie plastique

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Chirurgie plastique
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Plastic Surgery Residency Program at Université Laval is a comprehensive 5-year training program focused on developing expert surgeons in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The program aims to train residents who can provide high-quality patient care across multiple anatomical zones and subspecialties, with a strong emphasis on surgical principles and research.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29824
Quota
1 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
6 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program follows a Competence by Design (CBD) approach, focusing on developing comprehensive CanMEDS competencies and ensuring residents progressively develop professional capabilities through supervised clinical activities.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple hospitals in Quebec, including CHU de Québec, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, and CHU Sainte-Justine, providing diverse clinical exposure.

Focus Areas
Reconstructive Surgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial Surgery
Burns Surgery
Upper Limb Surgery
Breast Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) curriculum
  • Up to 3 research periods can be integrated
  • Annual surgical day
  • Cadaver anatomy and dissection courses
  • Inter-hospital meetings
  • Morbidity/mortality conferences
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive surgical training across multiple subspecialties
  • Strong research integration
  • Competency-based medical education
  • Diverse clinical training sites
  • Emphasis on interpersonal and professional skills
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Burn patients
Oncology patients
Breast reconstruction patients
Craniofacial patients
Hand surgery patients
Research Opportunities

Up to 3 research periods can be integrated into the curriculum, with an emphasis on scholarly activities and research participation.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU de Québec (CHUL)
  • Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
  • Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • McGill University Affiliated Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University-affiliated hospitals
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Microsurgery
Hand Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Aesthetic Surgery
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 30 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Pre-clinical academic performance
  • Clinical rotation evaluations
  • Surgical rotation performance
  • Interview performance
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.

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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.