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Québec - Santé publique et médecine préventive

Université LavalQuébec, Quebec
Santé publique et médecine préventive
Regular Stream
2 Positions
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The Université Laval Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program designed to develop specialists who can address population health challenges. Residents will develop deep expertise in public health, complete a master's degree, and gain skills in research, health promotion, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30080
Quota
2 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program emphasizes competency-based medical education using CanMEDS roles, focusing on developing comprehensive public health professionals through reflective practice, academic coursework, research, and practical training.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple public health and healthcare settings in Quebec, including regional health authorities, university hospitals, public health institutes, and government health departments.

Focus Areas
Population Health
Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Surveillance
Infectious Disease Control
Environmental Health
Workplace Health
Health Promotion
Special Features
  • Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology
  • Research thesis or intervention project
  • Inter-university training days
  • Mentorship program
  • Reflective practice development
  • Regular public health on-call shifts
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive 5-year training program
  • Strong research and academic components
  • Diverse training sites
  • Emphasis on social responsibility
  • Interdisciplinary approach
Patient Populations
Diverse population groups
Community health populations
Workplace populations
Regional health populations
Vulnerable populations
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a master's degree with a research thesis or intervention project, and are strongly encouraged to publish scientific articles.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale
  • Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec - Université Laval
  • Institut national de santé publique du Québec
  • Ministère de la Santé et des Services Sociaux
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Public health institute
Regional health authority
Government health department
Enhanced Skills Training
Research methodology
Health technology assessment
Community health management
Epidemiological analysis
Health promotion strategies
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 20 janvier 2026
  • 21 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • CV
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • Written communication skills
  • CanMEDS competencies
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-2 Rotations

Connaissance et surveillance de l'état de santé2 périodes
Contrôle des maladies infectieuses5 périodes
Gestion-Évaluation en santé publique6 périodes (2 séquences de 3 périodes)
Prévention et promotion de la santé6 périodes (2 séquences de 3 périodes)
Santé au travail3 périodes
Santé environnementale4 périodes
Stages à option6 périodes
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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.