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Québec - Psychiatrie

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Psychiatrie
Regular Stream
1 Position
Official Page

The Université Laval Psychiatry Residency Program is designed to provide a comprehensive training in general psychiatry, with a progressive model of knowledge and skill acquisition. The program aims to form competent, versatile psychiatric clinicians capable of working autonomously and in teams across Quebec, with a focus on social responsibility.

Quick Facts
Program ID
31009
Quota
1 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 emphasis on clinical skills, psychotherapy, research, and social responsibility, using Competency by Design (CBD) approach since 2020.

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
Addiction Medicine
Forensic Psychiatry
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Research training mandatory
  • Psychotherapy training conforming to Royal College requirements
  • Optional regional training stages
  • Possibility of clinician-researcher pathway
  • Behavioral interview selection process
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive psychiatric training
  • Flexible training pathway
  • Strong emphasis on psychotherapy skills
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Research training opportunities
  • Social responsibility focus
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Geriatric patients
Patients with psychotic disorders
Patients with mood disorders
Patients with anxiety disorders
Patients with personality disorders
Patients with addiction issues
Patients requiring consultation-liaison services
Research Opportunities

Mandatory research training with theoretical and practical components, possibility of clinician-researcher pathway, and optional research stages from R3-R5.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU de Québec (CHUL, Hôtel-Dieu, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, Hôpital Saint-Sacrement)
  • Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec
  • Hôpital de Baie-St-Paul
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
  • CHR de Rimouski-Neigette
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University psychiatric institute
Community hospitals
Regional health centers
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 (DREM)
  • Clinical stage evaluations
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Behavioral interview
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 months
Physical Medicine RotationsVarious
Family MedicineVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

General Psychiatry InpatientFull year

PGY-3 Rotations

Child Psychiatry5 periods
Geriatric Psychiatry5 periods
Elective3 periods

PGY-4 Rotations

Severe and Persistent Psychosis6 months
Consultation-Liaison3 months
Electives3 months

PGY-5 Rotations

Specialized Electives3-6 months
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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.