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Brantford-Indigenous Health Hub (BIHH) - Family Medicine

McMaster UniversityBrantford-Indigenous Health Hub (BIHH), Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

McMaster University's Family Medicine Brantford-Indigenous Health Hub (BIHH) offers a comprehensive two-year residency program focused on training generalist family physicians. The program emphasizes diverse learning experiences, Indigenous health, and preparing residents to practice in various Canadian settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30010
Quota
3 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education with a focus on developing comprehensive family physicians through progressive independence, individualized learning, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Training Setting

Training occurs at Brantford General Hospital and surrounding community clinics, offering urban hospital and rural clinic experiences within the Six Nations Territory and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations communities.

Focus Areas
Indigenous Health
Rural Medicine
Urban Family Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Community Healthcare
Special Features
  • Longitudinal Indigenous Health Curriculum
  • Two-eyed seeing approach to patient care
  • Simulation-based learning
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training
  • Individualized learning opportunities
  • Ongoing academic coaching
  • Mental Health and Behavioural Science curriculum
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive generalist training
  • Strong Indigenous health curriculum
  • Diverse clinical exposure
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Robust resident support system
Patient Populations
Indigenous communities
Urban populations
Rural populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Elderly patients
Research Opportunities

Opportunities for scholarship through quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, and academic programming.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Brantford General Hospital
  • Willett Urgent Care Centre
Training Setting Type
Urban hospital
Rural clinic
Community healthcare center
Enhanced Skills Training
Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Indigenous Health
Rural Medicine
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • January 17, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • December 16, 2025
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal Letter
  • CV/Electives
  • Interview Performance
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (2-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$79,670

PGY-2

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Family Medicine4 blocks
Care of the Hospitalized Adult2 blocks
Emergency Medicine2 blocks
Women's Health and Obstetrics2 blocks
Care of Children2 blocks
Family Medicine/Academic Programming1 block
Continuity Family Medicine homebase clinics

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine4 blocks
Rural Family Medicine2 blocks
Core Medicine/Surgery Selective2 blocks
Care of the Elderly1 block
Elective3 blocks
Family Medicine/Academic Programming1 block
Continuity Family Medicine homebase clinics
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.