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Guelph - Family Medicine

McMaster UniversityGuelph, Ontario
Family Medicine
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program in Guelph offers comprehensive training for future family physicians. The program focuses on developing competent, compassionate generalist physicians through innovative, patient-centered education across diverse clinical settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30968
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
2 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
601 +
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education centered on Family Medicine, supporting individual resident growth and development through personalized mentorship and progressive independence.

Training Setting

The Guelph site offers a diverse learning environment within a vibrant city, providing training across urban and rural settings with proximity to multiple clinical contexts.

Focus Areas
Comprehensive Family Medicine
Primary Care
Rural and Urban Medicine
Community Health
Special Features
  • Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
  • Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Robust orientation series
  • Educational activity allowances
  • Resident Well-being Strategy
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive generalist training
  • Flexible curriculum
  • Strong mentorship model
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Innovative educational approach
Patient Populations
All ages
Diverse community members
Rural populations
Urban populations
Underserved communities
Research Opportunities

Opportunities for scholarly activities, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine through weekly Inquiry sessions

Teaching Hospitals
  • Guelph Family Health Team
Training Setting Type
Community health center
Family medicine clinic
Academic training site
Enhanced Skills Training
Sports Medicine
Addiction Medicine
Student Health
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 16, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • NAC examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Clinical experience
  • 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 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 clinics

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 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.