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Québec - Psychiatrie

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Psychiatrie
Regular Stream
11 Positions
Official Page

The Université Laval Psychiatry Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to develop competent, versatile psychiatrists capable of working autonomously and in teams across Quebec. The program focuses on providing a solid foundation in general psychiatry while allowing residents to develop specialized skills in various areas of interest.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29491
Quota
11 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Progressive, competency-based training with increasing autonomy, emphasizing clinical skills, psychotherapy, research, and social responsibility through a structured, staged learning approach.

Training Setting

Urban and regional training sites across Quebec, including multiple hospitals in Quebec City, Lévis, Rimouski, and other regions, providing diverse clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychotic Disorders
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Personality Disorders
Eating Disorders
Perinatal Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Sexual Behavior Disorders
Intellectual Disability
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Behavioral Interview Process
  • Research Training Requirement
  • Psychotherapy Training Conforming to Royal College Standards
  • Optional Regional Stage Opportunities
  • Possibility of Clinician-Researcher Pathway
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive training across multiple psychiatric domains
  • Strong emphasis on psychotherapy skills
  • Exposure to diverse clinical settings
  • Research training opportunities
  • Flexible optional stage opportunities
  • Alignment with Royal College standards
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adolescent patients
Adult patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness
Patients with mood disorders
Patients with anxiety disorders
Patients with personality disorders
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research training with theoretical and practical components, including individual or team research projects from PGY2-5, with potential for clinician-researcher pathway.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU de Québec Hospitals (CHUL, Hôtel-Dieu, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, Hôpital Saint-Sacrement)
  • Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec
  • Hôpital de Baie-St-Paul
  • Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
  • Hôpital de St-Georges de Beauce
  • CHR de Rimouski-Neigette
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Community hospital
Regional medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Research
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 28 janvier 2026
  • 4 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Clinical Stage Evaluations
  • Reference Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • Behavioral Interview
  • French Language Proficiency
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

Psychiatric Emergency3 monthsVarious hospitals
Physical Medicine Emergency1 periodVarious hospitals
Night Stage1 periodVarious hospitals
Neurology2 periodsVarious hospitals

PGY-2 Rotations

General Psychiatry Inpatient and OutpatientFull yearSame hospital center

PGY-3 Rotations

Child Psychiatry5 periodsVarious hospitals
Geriatric Psychiatry5 periodsVarious hospitals
Optional Stage3 periodsVarious hospitals

PGY-4 Rotations

Severe and Persistent Psychosis6 monthsVarious hospitals
Consultation-Liaison3 monthsVarious hospitals
Optional Stages3 monthsVarious hospitals

PGY-5 Rotations

Optional Specialized Stages3-6 monthsVarious specialized clinics and settings
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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.