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Saint-François-d'Assise - Médecine familiale

Université LavalSaint-François-d'Assise, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
16 Positions
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The Université Laval Family Medicine Residency Program aims to train comprehensive family physicians capable of providing high-quality, continuous healthcare across various settings. The program emphasizes leadership, scholarship, and collaboration, with training across 13 diverse clinical sites in urban and rural environments.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29925
Quota
16 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 emphasizing progressive independence, reflective practice, and holistic patient-centered care across the CanMEDS roles.

Training Setting

Urban and rural clinical settings in Quebec City, including 7 hospitals and multiple Group Medical Practices (GMF-U), with a focus on diverse patient populations and comprehensive healthcare delivery.

Focus Areas
Primary Care
Rural Medicine
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Community Healthcare
Special Features
  • 13 diverse training sites
  • Simulation training at Centre Apprentiss
  • Optional specialized tracks (Lifestyle Medicine, Socially Engaged Residents, Pedagogy)
  • Introduction to targeted ultrasound training
  • International stage opportunities
  • Complementary advanced competency programs
  • Pedagogical innovation
  • Personalized learning paths
Program Strengths
  • National leadership in medical education
  • Innovative assessment tools
  • Extensive pedagogical resources
  • Flexible training program
  • Strong focus on resident well-being
  • Diverse clinical exposure
Patient Populations
All age groups
Young families
Pregnant women
Immigrants
Elderly patients
Vulnerable populations
Research Opportunities

Includes scholarly projects, quality improvement initiatives, and optional research-focused tracks like Clinician Scholar

Teaching Hospitals
  • CHUL (Centre hospitalier de l'Université Laval)
  • HDQ (Hôtel-Dieu de Québec)
  • HDL (Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis)
  • HEJ (Hôpital l'Enfant-Jésus)
  • HSFA (Hôpital St-François d'Assise)
  • HSS (Hôpital St-Sacrement)
  • IUCPQ (Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec)
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Urban clinic
Rural clinic
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 (MSPR)
  • Medical transcripts
  • Optional personal letter
  • Clinical experience
  • Interview performance
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 moisau GMF-U, incluant les activités spécialisées sélectionnées (ASS)
Pédiatrie1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Périnatalité1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Urgence1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Médecine interne1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Stage clinique de nuit1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Stage à option1 mois

PGY-2 Rotations

Médecine familiale2 x 3 moisau GMF-U, incluant les activités spécialisées sélectionnées (ASS)
Soins aux personnes âgées1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Psychiatrie1 moisen milieu hospitalier
Stage en région2 mois ou2 x 1 moisdans le réseau de l'Université Laval, dans un seul milieuou dans deux milieux différents
Stage à option2 x 1 mois
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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.