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Québec - Neurochirurgie
The Université Laval Neurosurgery Residency Program is a 6-year Competence by Design (CBD) program. The first year and a half is joint with the Surgical Foundations program. The program offers all neurosurgical subspecialties and focuses primarily at the Hôpital Enfant-Jésus, with pediatric neurosurgery at CHUL.
- Program ID
- 29230
- 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
Competence-based medical education focused on progressive independence, interpersonal skills, clinical competence, and research capabilities. Emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and a balance between personal and professional development.
Training Setting
Primary training at CHU de Québec-Hôpital Enfant-Jésus in Quebec City, with pediatric neurosurgery training at CHUL. The service operates 2-4 operating rooms daily with an impressive technological infrastructure.
- One month of research per year
- Academic half-day every Friday
- Cadaver surgical approach laboratory in summer
- Interprovincial francophone curriculum
- Encourages academic project development
- Possibility of micro-program in pedagogy
- Clinician-researcher program option
- Comprehensive neurosurgical training
- Strong academic focus
- Interprovincial francophone curriculum
- Emphasis on research and scholarly activities
- Balanced approach to professional development
Residents have one month of research per year and are encouraged to develop academic projects, including potential micro-programs, clinician-researcher programs, or master's degrees.
- CHU de Québec-Hôpital Enfant-Jésus
- CHUL
Interview Dates
- 28 janvier 2026
- Academic record (15%)
- Academic performance (10%)
- Clinical rotations (35%)
- Interview (30%)
- Reference and presentation letters (10%)
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.
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.