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Rimouski - Médecine familiale

Université LavalRimouski, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
8 Positions
Official Page

The Université Laval Family Medicine Residency Program in Rimouski aims to train comprehensive family physicians capable of providing high-quality, continuous healthcare. The program emphasizes professional responsibility, with a focus on practicing in areas outside major urban centers, and develops physicians who can provide holistic, patient-centered care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30297
Quota
8 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
2 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focusing on progressive independence, holistic patient care, and development of comprehensive clinical skills across multiple medical domains.

Training Setting

Located in Rimouski, a regional center with a university campus, the program provides training in a community hospital setting with diverse patient populations and clinical experiences.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Primary Care
Comprehensive Healthcare
Community-Based Medicine
Special Features
  • Simulation training at Centre Apprentiss
  • Introduction to targeted ultrasound training
  • Musculoskeletal training
  • Personalized track options (Pedagogy, Lifestyle Medicine, Socially Engaged Residents)
  • Pedagogical support throughout residency
  • Resident involvement in program improvement committees
Program Strengths
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Diverse training sites
  • Strong emphasis on rural medicine
  • Comprehensive clinical skills development
  • Flexible training with optional tracks
  • Strong mentorship and pedagogical support
Patient Populations
All age groups
Rural communities
Vulnerable populations
Carceral health populations
First Nations communities
Research Opportunities

Includes a scholarly project focused on continuous quality improvement of professional practice, supervised by a GMF-U teacher.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent – Réseau local de services de Rimouski-Neigette
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Group Medical Practice (GMF-U)
Regional medical center
Enhanced Skills Training
Emergency Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine
Geriatric Care
Clinician Scholar
Perinatal Care
Chronic Pain Management
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 20 janvier 2026
  • 21 janvier 2026
  • 22 janvier 2026
  • 23 janvier 2026
  • 27 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CProMF exam
  • Medical Student Performance Record (DREM)
  • Interview performance
  • Clinical stage evaluations
  • Mid-stage assessments
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

Médecine familiale2 x 3 moisGMF-U et milieu hospitalier / incluant hospitalisation
Médecine interne mixte (cardiologie)1 moismilieu hospitalier
Urgence1 moismilieu hospitalier
Périnatalité1 moismilieu hospitalier
Pédiatrie1 moismilieu hospitalier
Discipline médicale1 moismilieu hospitalier
Option1 mois

PGY-2 Rotations

Médecine familiale2 x 3 moisGMF-U et milieu hospitalier / incluant hospitalisation
Médecine familiale région(1 des 2 mois peut être remplacé par une spécialité en région)2 moisDans un milieu du réseau de l'Université Laval de la région de Québec ou en région
Psychiatrie1 moismilieu hospitalier
Soins aux personnes âgées1 moismilieu hospitalier
Option2 x 1 moisà Rimouski ou autre
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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.