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Québec - Oto-rhino-laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Oto-rhino-laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale
Regular Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Université Laval Otorhinolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program focused on developing competent medical specialists. The program follows the Royal College's CanMEDS framework, emphasizing medical expertise, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and scholarship.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29335
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 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 Competency by Design model with four progression stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Discipline Mastery, and Transition to Practice, focusing on resident-centered learning and progressive independence.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at CHU de Québec hospitals in Quebec City, including CHUL, Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, and Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement.

Focus Areas
Otorhinolaryngology
Cervicofacial Surgery
Cochlear Implants
Head and Neck Oncology
Thyroid Surgery
Voice Disorders
Craniofacial Anomalies
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Early and intensive ORL exposure
  • Interdisciplinary specialized clinics
  • Support teaching laboratories
  • Structured clinical research program
  • Bimonthly formal teaching program
  • Invited professors
  • Surgical skills laboratories
Program Strengths
  • Advanced teaching expertise
  • High-volume practice across ORL disciplines
  • Comprehensive interdisciplinary clinics
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Dynamic interactions between residents and staff
Patient Populations
Otorhinolaryngology patients
Head and neck oncology patients
Cochlear implant candidates
Thyroid surgery patients
Craniofacial anomaly patients
Voice disorder patients
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research components including publication requirements, protected research time, and annual Research Night presentations.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHUL
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
  • Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
  • Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Cochlear Implantation
Head and Neck Oncology
Thyroid Surgery
Voice Disorders
Craniofacial Surgery
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 29 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (DREM)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Interview
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Motivation Letter
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

Anesthésie-réanimation1 période
Soins aigus1 période
Stage de nuit1 période
Infectiologie1 période
Fondements chirurgicaux1 période
ORL6 périodes
Pneumologie1 période
Chirurgie thoracique1 période

PGY-2 Rotations

Chirurgie plastique1 période
Neurochirurgie2 périodes
ORL6 périodes
Soins intensifs2 périodes
Recherche2 semaines
Dermatologie chirurgicale2 semaines
Oculoplastie2 semaines
Audiologie2 semaines
Orthophonie1 semaine

PGY-3 Rotations

ORL9 périodes
ORL en région1 période
Maxillo-faciale1 période
Radio-oncologie1 période
Recherche1 période
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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.