Quieter times: Visits are by scheduled appointment following physician referral. Contact the specific research clinic to which you have been referred for appointment availability.
Busier times: As this is an appointment-based research clinic and not a walk-in or emergency facility, general ER wait-time guidance does not apply. For true emergencies, Montréal hospital ERs are typically busiest on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons.
The Programme de recherche clinique CHUM-IRCM at 120 Avenue des Pins Ouest in Montréal is a specialized clinical research facility affiliated with CHUM and the Université de Montréal — it is not a hospital emergency department. This institute offers expert care through research clinics focused on hypertension, nutrition, diabetes, and rare or genetic diseases in adults, accessible by physician referral only. Patients in Montréal seeking emergency medical care should proceed to a nearby hospital emergency department such as the CHUM or the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).
Services & Specialties
Hypertension research clinic, Nutrition research clinic, Diabetes research clinic, Research Centre on Rare and Genetic Diseases in Adults, Clinical biomedical research programmes, Physician-referred specialist consultations, Bilingual services (French and English).
This is not an emergency department — do not come here for urgent or acute medical care. For emergencies, go directly to the CHUM ER or another Montréal hospital.
Access to any clinic at this facility requires a referral from your treating physician; you cannot walk in without a prior appointment.
Plan your visit by transit: the Sherbrooke or Place-des-Arts métro stations are your best options, as there is no on-site parking.
Services are offered in both French and English, so you may request care in your preferred official language.
There is no charge for services received at the IRCM clinic, but confirm billing details with your referring physician if you are from outside Québec.
What to Bring
Your physician referral letter or documentation
Québec health insurance card (RAMQ) or provincial health card
Government-issued photo ID
List of all current medications and dosages
Any recent lab results, imaging, or specialist reports relevant to your condition
Insurance information if applicable
A list of questions for your research clinic appointment
Emergency contact information
Parking
No on-site parking is available at this facility. Street parking in the surrounding Plateau-Mont-Royal and Milton-Parc neighbourhoods may be limited; arriving by public transit is strongly recommended.
Getting There
The facility is conveniently accessible by STM métro via the Sherbrooke station (Orange Line) or Place-des-Arts station (Orange Line), both within walking distance of 120 Avenue des Pins Ouest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an emergency department at 120 Avenue des Pins Ouest in Montréal?
No. This address is the IRCM clinical research facility, not a hospital or emergency department. There is no ER, trauma unit, or urgent care service at this location. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the CHUM or another Montréal hospital emergency department.
How do I access the IRCM research clinics?
All services at the IRCM clinical programme are available by physician referral only. You must have a referral from your treating physician before you can access the hypertension, nutrition, diabetes, or rare/genetic disease clinics.
What specialized clinics does the IRCM offer?
The IRCM operates research clinics specializing in hypertension, nutrition, and diabetes, as well as a Research Centre on Rare and Genetic Diseases in Adults. It also houses four additional specialized clinics associated with its clinical research programmes.
Is the IRCM affiliated with CHUM or a Montréal university?
Yes. The Programme de recherche clinique is affiliated with the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) and is affiliated with the Université de Montréal, with an additional association with McGill University.
Is there a cost for services at the IRCM clinic?
No. There is no charge for services provided through the IRCM clinical programme. However, you should confirm coverage details with your referring physician, particularly if you are from outside Québec.
Where should Montréal residents go for emergency medical care near this address?
The nearest major hospital emergency departments are the CHUM (Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal) and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). For life-threatening emergencies, always call 9-1-1 first.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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