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Sherbrooke - Neurologie

Université de SherbrookeSherbrooke, Quebec
Neurologie
Regular Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

The Neurology Program at Université de Sherbrooke offers a comprehensive training experience focused on developing complete neurologists capable of practicing in various settings. The program emphasizes personalized follow-up, supervised autonomy, and a collegial learning environment with flexible training tailored to individual career aspirations.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29894
Quota
3 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with progressive independence, emphasizing personalized learning, immediate feedback, and comprehensive neurological training across multiple clinical settings.

Training Setting

Primary training at CHUS (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke), with affiliated hospitals including Charles-Le Moyne, Ste-Justine, and Chicoutimi Hospital, offering diverse urban and academic medical center experiences.

Focus Areas
General Neurology
Neuro-ophthalmology
Dementia
Epilepsy
Movement Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurovascular Diseases
Neurogenetics
Neuromuscular Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Special Features
  • Clinician-Researcher Program option
  • Protected research time
  • National conference participation encouraged
  • Interprovincial rotation opportunities
  • Weekly academic half-day
  • Supervised clinical autonomy
  • Teaching opportunities for senior residents
Program Strengths
  • Personalized training with close faculty supervision
  • Comprehensive neurological exposure
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Strong research opportunities
  • Multiple training sites
  • Emphasis on clinical competence
Patient Populations
General neurology patients
Pediatric neurology patients
Stroke patients
Movement disorder patients
Epilepsy patients
Geriatric neurology patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to submit a research project by R2 year, with options to enter the Clinician-Researcher Program, which adds a year with protected research time and potential master's degree.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS)
  • Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne
  • Hôpital Ste-Justine
  • Hôpital de Chicoutimi
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
University hospital
Community hospital
Enhanced Skills Training
EEG
EMG
Neuropediatrics
Neuropathology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 3 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record/clinical stages (40%)
  • Interview (35%)
  • Letters of recommendation (15%)
  • Motivation letter (10%)
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

General Neurology2 periodsCHUS
PsychiatryMultiple periods
NeurosurgeryMultiple periods
Emergency MedicineMultiple periods
Intensive CareMultiple periods

PGY-2 Rotations

General Neurology7-8 periodsCHUS and/or CHCLM
CardiologyMultiple periods
RheumatologyMultiple periods
GeriatricsMultiple periods
Neuroradiology2-3 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

EEG3-4 periods
EMG3-4 periods
Neuropediatrics3 periodsSte-Justine or CHUS Fleurimont
Neuropathology2 periods
Specialized Outpatient Clinics4 periods minimumCHUS and/or Neuro Rive-Sud

PGY-4 Rotations

Research1 period per year
General NeurologyMinimum 2 periods per yearCHUS and/or CHCLM and/or Chicoutimi
Specialized ElectivesVariable

PGY-5 Rotations

General Neurology3 periods minimumCHUS and/or CHCLM
EEG3-4 periods (optional)
EMG3-4 periods (optional)
ElectivesVariable
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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.