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Québec - Radio-oncologie

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Radio-oncologie
Regular Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Radio-Oncology service at CHU de Québec-Université Laval is the largest radiotherapy center in Eastern Quebec. The program focuses on training specialized physicians who can diagnose malignant conditions and provide comprehensive cancer treatment using advanced radiation technologies and interdisciplinary approaches.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30077
Quota
2 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 uses a Competence by Design approach, emphasizing workplace-based assessment, frequent feedback, and progressive skill development through four key stages: progression to discipline, foundations, mastery, and transition to practice.

Training Setting

Clinical training primarily occurs at CHU de Québec, specifically at the new Integrated Cancer Center, with additional training sites in Quebec including Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, Institut universitaire de cardiologie et pneumologie, and other regional hospitals.

Focus Areas
Cancer Treatment
Radiation Oncology
Medical Physics
Clinical Oncology
Radiotherapy
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Weekly theoretical teaching sessions
  • Interdisciplinary research opportunities
  • State-of-the-art technological equipment
  • Protected half-day for study and autonomous learning
  • Research stage option (up to 6 months)
Program Strengths
  • Excellent technological infrastructure
  • Strong interdisciplinary research environment
  • Collegial and supportive learning atmosphere
  • High patient volume preparing residents for practice
  • Balanced resident-to-oncologist ratio
Patient Populations
Cancer patients
Pediatric oncology patients
Patients requiring radiation therapy
Patients with various malignant conditions
Research Opportunities

Residents can dedicate up to 6 months to a research stage, allowing them to develop experimental methodology and research protocol skills.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHU de Québec
  • CHAU-Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis
  • Institut universitaire de cardiologie et pneumologie de Québec
  • Maison Michel-Sarrazin
  • CH Ste-Marie de Trois-Rivières
  • CSSS de Rimouski
  • Chicoutimi Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Integrated cancer center
University hospital
Community hospitals
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 22 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • DREM (Medical Student Performance Record)
  • Interview performance
  • Reference letters
  • Clinical competencies
  • Academic achievements
  • In-Training North American Exam
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

Initiation to Radio-Oncology1 monthCHU de Québec

PGY-2 Rotations

General Surgery
Hemato-Oncology
Microbiology-Infectiology
Neurology
Gynecological Oncology
Pneumology
Urology
Night Shift
Palliative Care
Radiology
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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.