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Trois-Pistoles - Médecine familiale

Université LavalTrois-Pistoles, Quebec
Médecine familiale
Regular Stream
6 Positions
Official Page

The Université Laval Family Medicine Residency Program at Trois-Pistoles offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on developing versatile, patient-centered family physicians. The program emphasizes continuity of care, generalist practice, and provides immersive training in both urban and rural settings with diverse clinical experiences.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29917
Quota
6 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

The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, focusing on developing well-rounded family physicians through longitudinal learning, direct supervision, and progressive independence in clinical skills.

Training Setting

Training occurs in two complementary sites: the GMF-U of Trois-Pistoles (population 9,000) and the Centre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage in Rivière-du-Loup (population 85,400), offering diverse clinical experiences in rural and semi-urban settings.

Focus Areas
Family Medicine
Rural Medicine
Primary Care
Comprehensive Healthcare
Community-Based Medicine
Special Features
  • Integrated curriculum with longitudinal experiences
  • 13 diverse training sites
  • Simulation training at Centre Apprentiss
  • Optional specialized tracks
  • Interprofessional learning environment
  • Introduction to targeted ultrasound training
  • International health exposure
  • Pedagogical innovation
  • Personalized learning paths
Program Strengths
  • National leadership in medical education
  • Innovative evaluation tools
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Strong focus on rural medicine
  • Flexible and personalized learning paths
  • Extensive clinical exposure
  • Interprofessional collaboration
Patient Populations
All age groups
Chronic disease patients
Pediatric patients
Obstetric patients
Geriatric patients
Palliative care patients
Vulnerable populations
First Nations communities
Research Opportunities

Residents can engage in scholarly projects, including quality improvement initiatives and optional research-focused tracks like the 'Clinician Scholar' program.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Centre hospitalier de Trois-Pistoles
  • Centre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
  • Maison Desjardins de Rivière-du-Loup
Training Setting Type
Rural medical center
Community hospital
University-affiliated medical group
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 (DREM)
  • Medical school transcripts
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Interview performance
  • Clinical skills assessment
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

Family Medicine GMF-U7-9 weeksTrois-Pistoles
Hospitalization1 weekCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Women's Health1-2 weeksTrois-Pistoles
Internal Medicine3-4 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Pediatrics3-4 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Perinatal Care3-4 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Emergency3-4 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine GMF-U3-4 weeksTrois-Pistoles
Musculoskeletal3-4 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Optional Rotation3-4 weeksVarious
Hospitalization1 weekCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Regional Family Medicine3-4 weeksVarious
Psychiatry3-4 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Palliative Care1-2 weeksMaison Desjardins de Rivière-du-Loup
Geriatrics1-2 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
Emergency1-2 weeksCentre hospitalier régional du Grand-Portage
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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.