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Sherbrooke - Pédiatrie

Université de SherbrookeSherbrooke, Quebec
Pédiatrie
Regular Stream
8 Positions
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The Université de Sherbrooke Pediatrics Residency Program focuses on training pediatric specialists who can serve as consultants for the population, other physicians, and healthcare professionals. The program emphasizes excellence in general pediatrics and provides a solid foundation for residents pursuing subspecialty training.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29841
Quota
8 positions
Stream
Regular
Program Length
5 years
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
51 - 75 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

The program follows a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach, focusing on progressive skill development through staged training with increasing autonomy and professional responsibilities.

Training Setting

Training occurs across multiple hospital sites in Quebec, including urban academic centers and regional community hospitals in Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi, Trois-Rivières, and Moncton.

Focus Areas
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Subspecialties
Community Pediatrics
Pediatric Development
Neonatology
Pediatric Intensive Care
Special Features
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Research initiation in first year
  • Mandatory regional stage placements
  • Optional stages at CHU Sainte-Justine or Montreal Children's Hospital
  • Academic half-days
  • Monthly case presentations
  • Monthly general pediatrics reading club
Program Strengths
  • Strong general pediatrics training
  • Comprehensive regional experience
  • Research integration
  • Flexible subspecialty exposure
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Newborns
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Community pediatric populations
Intensive care patients
Research Opportunities

Each resident completes a minimum of one month of research in the first year, with opportunities to complete additional research periods and scholarly projects.

Teaching Hospitals
  • CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS (CHUS Hôpital-Fleurimont)
  • CIUSS du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean (Hôpital de Chicoutimi)
  • Centre Hospitalier affilié universitaire régional (CHAUR)
  • Hôtel-Dieu d'Arthabaska
  • Centre hospitalier universitaire Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont
  • Hôpital Honoré-Mercier
  • CHU Sainte-Justine
  • Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Regional hospital
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Pediatric subspecialty training
Community pediatrics
Pediatric development
Neonatology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 2 février 2026
  • 3 février 2026
  • 4 février 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic record
  • Clinical stage evaluations
  • CASPer test
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
  • CanMEDS competencies
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

Immersion Stage • 2 periods
Teaching Unit Stage • 1 period
Neonatology/Nursery • 2 periods
External Clinic • 1 period
Urgent and Semi-Urgent 2nd Line Consultations • 1 period
CSSS Chicoutimi • 1 period
Pediatric Emergency • 1 period
Pediatric Intensive Care • 1 period
Night Shifts • 1 period
Research • 1 period

PGY-2 Rotations

Teaching Unit Stage • 1 period
Night Shifts • 1 period
Adolescent Medicine • 1 period
Pediatric Development • 1 period
Community Pediatrics • 1 period
Pediatric Specialties (Mandatory) - CHUS • 4 periods
Pediatric Specialties (Optional) • 3 periods

PGY-3 Rotations

Teaching Unit Stage • 1 period
Night Shifts • 1 period
Neonatology • 1 period
Pediatric Intensive Care • 1 period
Pediatric Development • 1 period
CSSS Chicoutimi • 2 periods
Socio-Legal • 1 period
Child Psychiatry • 1 period
Community Pediatrics • 1 period
Pediatric Specialties (Optional) • 2 periods

PGY-4 Rotations

Integration • 4 periods
Community Pediatrics • 1 period
Pediatric Specialties (Optional) • 7 periods
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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.