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Halton - Family Medicine

McMaster UniversityHalton, Ontario
Family Medicine
CMG Stream
7 Positions
Official Page

McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program in Halton offers comprehensive, community-based training across multiple municipalities. The program focuses on developing competent family physicians through diverse clinical experiences, strong mentorship, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Quick Facts
Program ID
30186
Quota
7 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 Family Medicine, supporting individual resident growth through personalized learning, progressive independence, and comprehensive care skills development.

Training Setting

Training occurs in Halton region, spanning Burlington, Milton, Oakville, and Halton Hills, with clinical experiences in community practices and local hospitals including Joseph Brant, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial, and Milton District Hospital.

Focus Areas
Community-based Family Medicine
Hospital-based Care
Comprehensive Primary Care
Rural and Urban Family Medicine
Special Features
  • Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
  • Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Robust orientation series
  • Resident Well-being Strategy
  • Simulation-based training
  • Interdisciplinary healthcare experiences
Program Strengths
  • Low learner to faculty ratio
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • Strong community integration
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Flexible training opportunities
Patient Populations
Diverse community populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Elderly patients
Inpatient and outpatient populations
Research Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities through quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, and academic programming

Teaching Hospitals
  • Joseph Brant Hospital
  • Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
  • Milton District Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Family health centre
Ambulatory care
Inpatient care
Enhanced Skills Training
Intrapartum obstetrical care
Surgical assisting
Office-based procedures
Chronic disease management
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
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Electives
  • FMProC Situational Judgement Test
  • 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.