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Sherbrooke - Santé publique et médecine préventive

Université de SherbrookeSherbrooke, Quebec
Santé publique et médecine préventive
Regular Stream
2 Positions
Official Page

The Université de Sherbrooke offers a 5-year Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program focuses on comprehensive training in public health, combining clinical stages, research training (MSc), and public health internships across two primary sites: Longueuil and Sherbrooke.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29604
Quota
2 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

The program follows a competency-based approach (CanMEDS framework) with progressive learning stages, emphasizing personalized supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research skills development.

Training Setting

Training occurs in two primary sites - Longueuil (Montérégie) and Sherbrooke (Estrie), with diverse urban and rural healthcare settings including public health departments, research centers, and community health organizations.

Focus Areas
Public Health
Preventive Medicine
Community Health
Infectious Diseases
Occupational Health
Environmental Health
Health Promotion and Prevention
Special Features
  • Interuniversity teaching support committee
  • Master's degree in Health Sciences
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Annual conference participation budget
  • Personalized mentorship program
  • Flexible training adapted to resident interests
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive research training
  • Interuniversity collaboration
  • Personalized resident supervision
  • Diverse training opportunities
  • Strong academic and social support
Patient Populations
Urban populations
Rural communities
Vulnerable populations
Workplace populations
Community health groups
Research Opportunities

Residents complete a Master's research thesis in Health Sciences with concentration in Community Health, with opportunities for research at various research centers and public health departments.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Charles-Lemoyne Hospital Research Center
  • CIUSSS de l'Estrie Research Center
  • Montérégie Public Health Direction
  • Estrie Public Health Direction
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Public health departments
Research centers
Community health organizations
Enhanced Skills Training
Occupational Medicine
Infectious Disease Management
Environmental Health
Health Promotion
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • 27 janvier 2026
  • 28 janvier 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Academic performance
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication abilities
  • Research experience
  • Interview performance
  • Professional conduct
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

Family Medicine5 periodsVarious
Public Health Immersion1 periodLongueuil/Sherbrooke
Geriatrics/Pediatrics1 periodVarious
Directed Option1 periodVarious
Free Options3 periodsVarious
Infectiology1 periodVarious
Thematic Infectiology1 periodVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

Public Health Immersion2 periodsLongueuil/Sherbrooke
Research11 periodsResearch centers

PGY-3 Rotations

Research13 periodsResearch centers

PGY-4 Rotations

Infectious Diseases4 periodsVarious
Knowledge and Surveillance2 periodsVarious
Occupational Health3 periodsVarious
Environmental Health3 periodsVarious
Option1 periodVarious

PGY-5 Rotations

Planning and Management3 periodsVarious
Promotion and Prevention4 periodsVarious
Options2 periodsVarious
Knowledge Integration4 periodsVarious
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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.