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Guelph - Family Medicine

McMaster UniversityGuelph, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
3 Positions
Official Page

McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program in Guelph offers a comprehensive two-year training experience focused on developing competent, compassionate family physicians. The program provides diverse clinical rotations, personalized mentorship, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and community-centered care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30967
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 centered on developing comprehensive family physicians through personalized mentorship, progressive independence, and a holistic approach to patient care.

Training Setting

The Guelph site offers a diverse learning environment in a vibrant city, with training across family health teams, hospitals, and community clinics, providing exposure to both rural and urban patient care settings.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Primary Care
Community Health
Rural and Urban Medicine
Mental Health
Addiction Medicine
Sports Medicine
Special Features
  • Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
  • Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Resident Well-being Strategy
  • Comprehensive resident support services
  • Robust orientation series
  • Educational activity allowances
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive generalist training
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Strong mentorship model
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Personalized professional development
Patient Populations
All ages
Diverse community members
Hospitalized adults
Children
Elderly patients
Reproductive health patients
Research Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities through Inquiry sessions, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine learning.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Guelph Family Health Team
  • Local community clinics
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community health teams
Family medicine clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Sports Medicine
Addiction Medicine
Student Health
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
  • CV and life experiences
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
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 blocksGuelph Family Health Team
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 clinicsGuelph Family Health Team

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine4 blocksGuelph Family Health Team
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 clinicsGuelph Family Health Team
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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.