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Québec - Médecine interne

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Médecine interne
Regular Stream
34 Positions
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The Université Laval Internal Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive three-year training across multiple hospital sites, providing residents with extensive exposure to tertiary medical specialties. The program emphasizes diverse clinical experiences, including regional hospital rotations and a strong focus on patient-centered care and medical competencies.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30364
Quota
34 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program follows a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach, focusing on progressive skill acquisition, frequent formative evaluations, and learner-centered development.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple urban and regional hospital sites in Quebec, including tertiary care centers, community hospitals, and regional healthcare facilities.

Focus Areas
Adult Internal Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Medical Specialties
Rural Medicine
Clinical Research
Special Features
  • Longitudinal first-year training at Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
  • Multiple training hospital sites
  • Research project requirement
  • Annual research project presentation
  • Research project competition with awards
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple hospital sites
  • Strong emphasis on clinical research
  • Flexible optional rotation opportunities
  • Regional medicine exposure
  • Competency-based curriculum
Patient Populations
Adult patients
Complex medical cases
Multi-systemic patients
Urban populations
Rural populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to associate with a clinical researcher for a three-year research project, with annual presentations and potential research awards.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU de Québec
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
  • CHUL
  • Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
  • Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
  • Hôpital St-François-D'Assise
  • CHAU - Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
  • IUCPQ - Hôpital Laval
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Regional healthcare center
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
General Internal Medicine
Subspecialty training options
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Geriatrics
Hematology/Oncology
Immunology
Nephrology
Pneumology
Rheumatology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 27 janvier 2026
  • 29 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Clinical stage evaluations
  • Annual multiple-choice written exam
  • Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
  • Research project
  • Interview performance
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

Internal Medicine Teaching Unit2 periods
Cardiology3 periods
Pneumology2 periods
Intensive Care Unit2 periods
Gastroenterology or Neurology2 periods
Night Clinical Stage1 period
Progression towards Discipline1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

Internal Medicine Teaching Unit2 periods
Regional Internal Medicine1 period
Elective Specialties4 periods
Gastroenterology or Neurology2 periods
Intensive Care Unit1 period
Optional Stages2 periods
Night Clinical Stage1 period

PGY-3 Rotations

Internal Medicine Teaching Unit2 periods
Internal Medicine Consultations2 periods
Regional Internal Medicine2 periods
Elective Specialties4 periods
Optional Stages2 periods
Night Clinical Stage1 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.