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Richelieu-Yamaska - Médecine familiale

Université de SherbrookeRichelieu-Yamaska, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
16 Positions
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The Université de Sherbrooke Family Medicine Residency Program aims to train comprehensive family physicians who can provide continuous, complete, and global care adapted to patient and community needs. The program focuses on training physicians capable of practicing the 7 CanMeds-FM roles across primary care domains.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29937
Quota
16 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
2 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing longitudinal patient care, interprofessional learning, and development of comprehensive clinical skills across various healthcare settings.

Training Setting

Training primarily occurs at the GMF-U Richelieu-Yamaska in St-Hyacinthe, located next to the hospital and CLSC, with a diverse patient population and interprofessional healthcare team.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Primary Care
Community-Based Care
Continuous Patient Care
Special Features
  • 12 University Family Medicine Groups (GMF-U)
  • Horizontalized stages allowing continuous patient care
  • Interprofessional collaboration training
  • Simulation laboratory training
  • Weekly academic sessions
  • Clinical skills workshops
  • Optional advanced competency programs
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive two-year training program
  • Strong emphasis on continuous patient care
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Interprofessional learning environment
  • Advanced competency options
Patient Populations
Diverse age groups
Acute health problems
Chronic health conditions
Vulnerable populations
Immigrant communities
Research Opportunities

Includes weekly scientific activities, quality of professional practice evaluation, and potential research projects

Teaching Hospitals
  • GMF-U Richelieu-Yamaska
  • Honoré-Mercier Hospital
Training Setting Type
University Family Medicine Group
Community Hospital
Primary Care Clinic
Enhanced Skills Training
Care of the Elderly
Palliative Care
Clinician Scholar
Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine and Exercise
Perinatal Care
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CProMF exam
  • Medical school transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • French language proficiency
Compensation & Benefits

Quebec provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$49,258

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$54,358

PGY-2

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

UMF-Perinatalité-Pédiatrie4 periodsGMF-U
UMF-Urgence-Médecine interne3 periodsGMF-U
UMF-Psychiatrie3 periodsGMF-U
Optional Stage2 periodsVarious
Obstetrics1 periodHospital

PGY-2 Rotations

UMF-Soins aux personnes âgées4 periodsGMF-U
UMF-Urgence2 periodsGMF-U
UMF-Médecine interne2 periodsGMF-U
External Unit Stage2 periodsVarious
GMF-U or External Unit1 periodGMF-U
Optional Stage1 periodVarious
UMF Selective Stage1 periodGMF-U
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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.