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Québec - Neurologie

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Neurologie
Regular Stream
3 Positions
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The Université Laval Neurology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to develop competent adult neurologists. The program focuses on providing residents with extensive clinical experience, theoretical education, and research opportunities, preparing them to become skilled consultants in neurology.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30324
Quota
3 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program follows a Competence by Design (CBD) approach, focusing on progressive skill development through four stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Discipline Mastery, and Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Located in Quebec City, the program provides training across multiple affiliated hospitals including CHU de Québec, Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, and specialized institutes.

Focus Areas
Adult Neurology
Clinical Neuroscience
Neurological Disorders
Neurological Subspecialties
Special Features
  • Competence by Design (CBD) approach
  • Comprehensive theoretical education (4-6 hours weekly)
  • Research project participation from third year
  • National course participation
  • Annual major congress participation
  • Clinician-Researcher program option
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Strong theoretical education
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Research integration
  • Flexible optional rotation opportunities
Patient Populations
Adult neurological patients
Patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders
Pediatric neurology patients
Patients requiring specialized neurological consultations
Research Opportunities

Residents participate in clinical or fundamental research projects from the third year, are encouraged to present abstracts at major conferences, and publish research results.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU de Québec - Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
  • CHU de Québec - Centre Mère-Enfant (CHUL)
  • Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
  • Hôpital Saint-François D'Assise
  • Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
  • IRDPQ
  • Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University teaching hospitals
Specialized neurological clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinician-Researcher Program
EEG
EMG
Neuro-oncology
Neurochirurgy
Research
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 5 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • CV
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Interview (60%)
  • Clinical Stages (25%)
  • Academic Record (15%)
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

Cardiology1 period
Infectious Diseases1 period
Radiology - Cerebral CT1 period
Electrophysiology - EEG1 period
Psychiatry1 period
Rheumatology1 period
Night Stage1 period
Neurology Teaching Unit3 periods
Internal Medicine Teaching Unit3 periods

PGY-2 Rotations

Specialized External Clinics3 periods
Adult Neurology 14 periods
Neurosurgery1 period
Neurophysiology2 periods
Radiology1 period
Intensive Care2 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

Adult Neurology 26 periods
Pediatric Neurology2 periods
Neurology in Region1 period
Radiology - Cerebral MRI2 periods
Optional Stage1 period

PGY-4 Rotations

Adult Neurology 36 periods
Pediatric Neurology1 period
Optional Stages3 periods
Scientific Project1 period
Radiology2 periods
Electrophysiology - EMG1 period

PGY-5 Rotations

Specialized Consultations1 period
Optional Stages10 periods
Neurology Teaching Unit1 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.