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Program Overview

The University of Sherbrooke offers a comprehensive program in medicine, with various specializations and research areas. The program is designed to provide students with a rich and varied learning experience, preparing them for a successful career in the medical field.

Program Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Location: CHUS Hôpital Fleurimont (5 periods) and CHUS Hôtel-Dieu (1 period)
• Number of Positions: 2 residents every 6 months
• Language: French and English (bilingual)
• Supervisor: Pr Michael Mayette, MD, FRCPC

Admission Requirements

• Prerequisites:
  • Completion of a minimum formation (for internal medicine or pneumology, completion of the common trunk of internal medicine; for family medicine, completion of 2 years of training; for anesthesiology or surgery, completion of 3 years of residency)
  • Mastery of French and English
  • Holding a permit to practice from the CMQ
• Application Documents: None specified

Program Objectives

• General Objectives:
  • Acquire knowledge specific to critical care and master the systematic approach to patient evaluation and management
  • Coordinate investigations and treatment while minimizing risks and utilizing resources judiciously
  • Coordinate a multidisciplinary team in patient care and unit management
• Specific Objectives:
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of scientific and clinical knowledge related to normal physiology, pathophysiology, investigation, and treatment of common critical care pathologies
  • Demonstrate diversified procedural skills, including airway evaluation, ventilation management, and other critical care procedures
  • Develop leadership skills in critical care unit management and patient care

Evaluation Mode

• Evaluation: Every 4-week period will have a mid-stage and end-of-stage evaluation by supervisors
• Director's Role: The program director will ensure at least three meetings: one at the beginning to explain objectives and expectations, one mid-program to discuss progress, and one at the end to compile all evaluations

Additional Information

• Teaching Methodologies: In addition to existing weekly critical care courses, monthly seminars will be organized for clinical monitors to optimize advanced concept teaching
• Complementary Formation Modules: Included in the stage are ACLS and ATLS updates, as well as an intensive 2-week course in airway management in the operating room (anesthesia)

Research Areas

• The program encompasses a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to respiratory, cardiovascular, infectious, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, and hematological issues, as well as critical care management, ethics, and patient safety.

Conclusion

The University of Sherbrooke's medicine program, with its comprehensive curriculum, research opportunities, and clinical experience, offers a unique and enriching educational experience for future medical professionals.