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Sherbrooke - Chirurgie orthopédique

Université de SherbrookeSherbrooke, Quebec
Chirurgie orthopédique
Regular Stream
4 Positions
Official Page

The Sherbrooke Orthopedic Residency Program (PROS) has been training orthopedic surgeons for over 25 years, producing more than 80 orthopedists. The program is supported by 13 full-time professors and 3 clinical teaching professors, offering comprehensive training across multiple orthopedic subspecialties.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29120
Quota
4 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Closely mentoring residents in both clinical and academic training, with a focus on comprehensive skill development, academic learning, and progressive independence.

Training Setting

Training occurs primarily at the CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS on two hospital sites (Fleurimont and Hôtel-Dieu), with additional rotations in Montreal and Chicoutimi.

Focus Areas
Reconstructive Surgery
Traumatology
Sports Medicine
Pediatric Orthopedics
Spinal Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Hand and Upper Limb Surgery
Shoulder Surgery
Special Features
  • Daily morning basic and clinical science courses
  • Weekly academic meetings
  • Monthly psychomotor skills laboratory
  • Monthly clinical case presentations
  • Weekly reading club
  • Clinical simulation center
  • Arthroscopy simulator
  • Cadaver laboratory access
  • Research project support
Program Strengths
  • Over 25 years of training experience
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • Strong academic and research infrastructure
  • Extensive skills training
  • Multiple learning modalities
Patient Populations
Trauma patients
Pediatric patients
Oncology patients
Orthopedic surgical patients
Research Opportunities

Robust research program with opportunities in clinical and fundamental research, biomechanics, biomaterials, and technological development.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS (Fleurimont)
  • CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS (Hôtel-Dieu)
  • Centre Intégré de Santé et des Services Sociaux de Chicoutimi
  • Hôpital Shriners
  • Hôpital Ste-Justine
  • Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
  • Hôpital Général de Montréal
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Trauma center
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 26 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Clerkship notes and evaluations (30%)
  • Structured letters of recommendation (8%)
  • Motivation letter (5%)
  • Research portfolio (5%)
  • Special file elements (2%)
  • Interview (50%)
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

Orthopedic Surgery15 periodsCIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS
Research1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

Orthopedic Surgery at Chicoutimi3 periodsCentre Intégré de Santé et des Services Sociaux de Chicoutimi
Intensive Care
Plastic Surgery
Vascular Surgery

PGY-3 Rotations

Pediatric Orthopedics3 monthsHôpital Shriners and Hôpital Ste-Justine
Oncology2 monthsHôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont or Hôpital Général de Montréal
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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.