UQ files opportunity dossier for MD‑UQ, a four‑year medicine program focused on family practice (filed 2026‑11‑10)
On 10 Nov 2026, the Université du Québec submitted an opportunity dossier for MD‑UQ, a proposed four‑year undergraduate medical doctorate centered on primary care. The plan foresees cohorts of 200 learners distributed across Quebec and emphasizes early attachment to community clinical settings to encourage long‑term practice in underserved areas.
MD‑UQ is presented as a four‑year medical degree where family medicine and primary care are the program’s organizing thread. Students would be linked early to a geographic territory—CLSCs, family medicine groups, regional hospitals, Indigenous health settings and long‑term care—to build continuity with patients and care teams. Led by the network’s 10 universities, the proposal targets cohorts of about 200 learners, prioritizes retention in underserved communities, interprofessional practice and critical use of technologies, including AI. The Université du Québec completed preparatory work and filed the dossier with the provincial government on 10 November 2026.
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