Name:	Deborah Ross
Title:	GI Residency Training Program Secretary
Email:	deborah.ross@muhc.mcgill.ca
Phone:	(514) 934-1934 ext 34592
	Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed AM

At the time of the match, eligible applicants must be registered in their third year of residency in Internal Medicine in a Canadian or American accredited Faculty or University. Two quotas of positions are available to eligible applicants:

• Regular Entries:
  These positions are available to current Quebec Internal Medicine residents already admitted via this quota;
  
  
• "Contingent Particulier":
  Positions are also available to applicants who are currently enrolled in a Canadian Internal Medicine Residency Program outside of Quebec or in an accredited American Faculty, as well as to any Internal Medicine Resident already admitted via this quota in Internal Medicine in a Quebec Faculty of Medicine.
  
  

Eligible trainees must have obtained their MD from a Canadian or American Medical School. Also eligible are International Medical Graduates (DHCEU) who had previously obtained equivalence of their medical degree from the Collège des médecins du Québec and who are in their third year of residency in Internal Medicine in a Canadian or an American Faculty of Medicine.

Trainees who are out of phase, i.e. who will not have completed their R-2 as of June 30, 2011, must ensure this information is available at the time of application. Trainees who are out of phase by more than 6 months may choose to participate in a subsequent match. Trainees who wish to apply in a subsequent match should write their home school Associate Dean to obtain clearance.

Eligibility criteria for applicants to the "contingent particulier" for the four Quebec Faculties of Medicine can be consulted via the following link: http://www.carms.ca/eng/r4_eligibility_prov_e.shtml#mcgill

Document	Mandatory	Optional
Medical school transcript Order from your Registrar.	X
Medical School Performance Record Order from your Dean's office.	X
Reference letter Number of letters: 3 We require a total of three (3) letters of reference. Any letters beyond this number will not be reviewed.	X
Personal letter Topics to be included: why considering Gastroenterology and, more specifically, why considering the McGill program. Please limit your personal letter to 500 words.	X
Proof of Citizenship You must submit one of the following to allow us to determine your eligibility: PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP must be submitted with each application. In the case of Canadian Citizens: a copy of Canadian birth certificate Canadian citizenship card (both sides) Commemorative Certificate of Canadian Citizenship Certificate of Indian status card (both sides) valid Makivik society card (both sides). In the case of Canadian Permanent Residents: a copy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card and of the IMM 5292 or IMM 1000 record.	X
Photograph	X
IMGs: MCCEE As well as the CMQ letter of equivalence of your MD, and one of the following 1) MCCQEI and the Examen des sciences cliniques médicales du Québec OR 2) MCCQEI and MCCQEII	X
Letter of Standing from your current Program Director and/or Official copies of In-training Evaluations Order from your Program Director.	X

Applications submitted after the file review has opened on August 24, 2011 :

- will be considered

References and other supporting documents which arrive after the file review has opened on August 24, 2011

- will be considered

Date(s) of Interview: October 5, 2011

Invitation/ Notification Information: Applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by e-mail. Please do not contact the program directly.

Based on quality of application and personal interview. Special attention is given to clinical performance during internal medicine residency.

The McGill Residency Training Program in Gastroenterology provides a two-year integrated training program at the MUHC (Montreal General, Royal Victoria hospitals), and the Sir M. B. Davis - Jewish General Hospitals.

Three years in internal medicine are required to enter the Adult Gastroenterology Training Program. The program includes both continuing care and consultative service and active participation in the investigation, follow-up and management of hospitalized and ambulatory patients with gastrointestinal, biliary and hepatic disorders. Trainees are supervised by members of the Faculty and, depending on their performance, they assume a progressive responsibility. All endoscopic units are equipped with videoendoscopy so that a trainee and his/her supervisor can observe simultaneously. Trainees will acquire an expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. They will also perform endoscopic retrograde cannulation of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. Trainees are expected to familiarize themselves with the principles, performance and interpretation of a variety of laboratory function tests (motility, esophageal motility, ambulatory pH monitoring, tests of intestinal secretion and absorption) and biopsy procedures. The basic sciences related to the specialty are taught in an organized fashion and this is complemented by continuous and close interaction with members of basic science departments. A scientific approach and research interest is fostered, with opportunity to participate in the Clinician-Scientist program through McGill. Trainees are encouraged to undertake a clinical or basic science research project, although this is not compulsory. There is also opportunity to pursue aspects of medical education through courses offered by McGill University, although a degree program (Masters) is offered after completion of the GI fellowship program.

Rotation periods in diagnostic radiology, endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography, gastrointestinal and liver pathology, nutrition and pediatric gastroenterology, are provided. In addition, a 3-month rotation in the second year is devoted to general hepatology and liver transplantation.

Academic Half-day Format:

• didactic lectures, interactive small group sessions, M&M rounds or journal club with review of the topics outlined in the 2-year core curriculum.
• One page summary handout is encouraged with 2 or 3 key references for independent study of your colleagues. The program will retain a copy of the presentation for a teaching file (a PDF of the slides will suffice)
• Whenever possible, mention should be made of any special pediatric, geriatric or pregnancy considerations
• Presentation by staff and/or fellow, and posted below with a master schedule.

Targeted Sessions per year: 40 x 2/week = 80 one hour sessions for the 3-5 PM period.

Participation in Grand Rounds (5-6 pm) by the Fellows:

• M& M rounds once monthly
• GI Journal club monthly or bi-monthly

The curriculum is in line with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada training objectives to acquire the skills as a consultant in Adult Gastroenterology. Rotation specific details as outlined above, with progressive study through a 2 year teaching curriculum of core topics in luminal, hepatic, pancreatic and biliary disorders during academic half day. Protected time is provided to ensure adequate outpatient experience for the resident’s longitudinal clinic, rotating every 6 months with a different staff attending, as well as clinics electives.

Primary

- Royal Victoria Hospital

- Montreal General Hospital

- Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital


Secondary

- Montreal Children’s Hospital