Notre-Dame - Médecine familiale

Université de MontréalNotre-Dame, QuebecRegular stream

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CaRMS program description, 2026 match, last approved date not on file

From the 2026 match (R-1 2026). See the 2027 version

Positions (approx. quota): 12 positions
Length: 2 years
Stream: Regular
Discipline: Médecine familiale
Applications per year: 401–600
Applicants offered interviews: 76–100%
Accreditation: Not stated on CaRMS page
CaRMS program ID: 29435

Bands are 5-year averages the program reports to CaRMS. They describe past cycles, not your odds.

Summary

The Université de Montréal Family Medicine Residency Program is a comprehensive two-year training program focused on developing well-rounded family physicians. The program emphasizes continuity of care, interprofessional collaboration, and exposure to diverse clinical settings across different patient populations.

Training

Research

Mandatory two-year scholarly work project with presentation at annual Research and Scholarship Day

Training setting

Urban academic medical center in Montreal, with additional training sites in various Quebec regions including rural and remote locations.

Teaching approach

Emphasizes repeated learning throughout residency, competency-based curriculum, and comprehensive exposure to all aspects of family medicine with a focus on patient-centered care.

Setting types

Academic medical center
University clinics
Community hospitals
Rural healthcare centers

Focus areas

Primary Care
Family Medicine
Community Medicine
Rural Medicine
Comprehensive Patient Care

Patient populations

Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Geriatric patients
Obstetric patients
Palliative care patients
Emergency patients

Highlights

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
Longitudinal patient care experience
Interprofessional training
Pedagogical support with assigned mentor
Mandatory scholarly work project
Advanced skills programs available

Strengths

Comprehensive two-year training program
Strong emphasis on continuity of care
Multiple advanced skills program options
Interprofessional collaborative training
Accredited until 2029

Enhanced skills

Emergency Medicine
Care of the Elderly
Palliative Care
Clinician-Scholar (Research Track)
Clinician-Scholar (Academic Track)
Addiction Medicine
Sports and Exercise Medicine

By year

PGY-1

Family MedicineUniversity Family Medicine Clinics8 periods
Emergency MedicineVarious hospitals12 weeks
Adult CareFamily Medicine Hospitalization Unit6-8 weeks
CardiologyCoronary Care Unit4 weeks

PGY-2

Family MedicineUniversity Family Medicine Clinics7 periods
Regional MedicineVarious regional healthcare centers8 weeks
PediatricsSainte-Justine Hospital4 weeks
ObstetricsPerinatal Unit4 weeks
Palliative CareVarious care settings4 weeks

From the program's rotation list.

Selection

What the program looks at

CProMF (Professional Choices in Family Medicine) situational judgment test
Academic record evaluation
Virtual interview
French language proficiency

Applications per year

401–600

Applicants offered interviews

76–100%

Interviews

Dates (2026 match): 23 janvier 2026; 27 janvier 2026

Programs can change interview dates. Confirm on carms.ca.

Pay

Provincial scale, last updated 23 Jul 2026 · check the current agreement(opens in a new tab)

Annual salary by PGY level, Quebec
Level	Annual salary
PGY-1	$58,728 / year
PGY-2	$64,809 / year

One provincial scale for Quebec, set by the resident agreement, so every program there pays the same. Showing the 2 levels this program covers.

Benefits

Benefits as listed by CaRMS in 2022–2024; check the current agreement(opens in a new tab)

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
Maternity leaveProvincial Program (RQAP*) and FMRQ **: 21 weeks95 % of salary
Meals: Reduced feeFree during on-call duty
Pager: Provided by the establishment
Parental leave (time sharing between parents): 19 to 29 weeks55 to 75 % of salary
Parking: ½ of doctors’ feeFree during on-call duty
Paternity leaveProvincial Program (RQAP) and FMRQ: 1 week, 100% of salary3 to 5 weeks, 100% of salary(two options)
Professional Liability Insurance****(CPMA not applicable): Yes (free)
Quebec Health Insurance Program / RAMQ***: Yes
Resident Coordinator: $583/month
Resuscitation courses and examination leave: Day of the course and of the exam, course paid
Sick leave: 9.6 days pd / yearAnd reimbursement of days not taken
Statutory and floating holidays: 13/year
Study leave: 10 days pd/year
Superior Financial Programs: Yes
Teaching Premium: $240/28 days
Wedding leave: 7 days paid + 7 days without pay

Call

Call (provincial max): 6 calls in an establishment per 28 days

The union agreement’s cap for all residents in the province; your program’s actual call schedule may be lighter. Check with the program.

FMRQ agreement, 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2028.

Teaching sites

Notre-Dame Hospital
Sainte-Justine Hospital
Various regional healthcare centers

Contacts

Contacts weren't collected for the 2026 match.

The current program director and contacts are on the 2027 version of this program and on the CaRMS program page(opens in a new tab).

Location

Notre-Dame, Quebec

Independent. Not affiliated with CaRMS or the program. Programs edit their descriptions during the match; confirm on carms.ca (opens in a new tab) before you apply. Data last updated on CdnMD 5 Oct 2026.