Program Overview

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Introduction to the Psychiatry Residency Program

The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Montreal is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in the field of psychiatry. The program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is committed to producing competent and compassionate psychiatrists.

Program Overview

The program is five years in length and is divided into two main components: junior and senior residency. The junior residency (R1-R2) focuses on the development of foundational skills in psychiatry, while the senior residency (R3-R5) provides advanced training in specialized areas of psychiatry.

Junior Residency (R1-R2)

During the junior residency, residents participate in a variety of rotations, including:

• 10 periods of core medicine
• 2 periods of family medicine in a regional setting
• 1 period of emergency medicine
• 1 period of family medicine - detoxification
• 2 periods of neurology (ideally one in neuroradiology)
• 1 period of night shift
• 3 periods of elective rotations (research, pediatrics, geriatrics, palliative care, endocrinology, pain clinic, etc.)
• 3 periods of psychiatry interface (psychiatric emergency, collaborative care, consultation-liaison)

Senior Residency (R3-R5)

During the senior residency, residents participate in a variety of rotations, including:

• 6-7 periods of child and adolescent psychiatry
• 6-7 periods of geriatric psychiatry
• 3-6 periods of rehabilitation
• 3-6 periods of consultation-liaison
• 2-4 periods of addiction psychiatry
• 1-3 periods of collaborative care
• 13 periods of elective rotations

Program Requirements

The program requires residents to complete a variety of evaluations and assessments, including:

• Fiches d憝aluation des stages cliniques
• 屴aluations de psychoth廨apies
• Examens oraux cliniques structur廥
• 屴aluations de recherche/projet d廨udition

Research and Scholarship

The program places a strong emphasis on research and scholarship. Residents are required to complete a research project and present their findings at the annual research day. The program also offers a variety of research electives and opportunities for residents to pursue their research interests.

Psychotherapy Training

The program provides comprehensive training in psychotherapy, including:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Family therapy
• Supportive therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Interpersonal therapy
• Group therapy

Program Committee

The program committee is responsible for the overall administration and evaluation of the program. The committee is composed of:

• Program director
• Associate directors
• Coordinators
• Representatives from the Association of Residents and Fellows of the University of Montreal (ARPUM)

Subcommittees

The program has several subcommittees, including:

• Evaluation subcommittee
• Research and scholarship subcommittee
• Psychotherapy subcommittee
• Career development subcommittee

Competence Committee

The competence committee is responsible for evaluating the progress of residents and providing feedback and support as needed. The committee is composed of:

• Program director
• Associate directors
• Coordinators
• Representatives from the ARPUM

Conclusion

The Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Montreal is a comprehensive and well-structured program that provides residents with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become competent and compassionate psychiatrists. The program is committed to producing graduates who are well-prepared to meet the complex mental health needs of patients in a variety of settings.