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Halton - Family Medicine

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

McMaster University's Family Medicine Halton site offers comprehensive, community-based training in a diverse and growing region. The program provides residents with rich clinical experiences across multiple settings, emphasizing comprehensive care, community engagement, and professional development.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29913
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, learner-centered curriculum focused on developing comprehensive family physicians through progressive, supervised clinical experiences and integrated academic programming.

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
Comprehensive Primary Care
Rural and Urban Healthcare
Hospital and Outpatient Care
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
  • Low learner to faculty ratio
  • Interdisciplinary training environments
  • Strong community integration
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Patient Populations
Diverse community populations
Pediatric patients
Adult and geriatric patients
Obstetric patients
Hospitalized patients
Research Opportunities

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

Teaching Hospitals
  • Joseph Brant Hospital
  • Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
  • Milton District Hospital
Training Setting Type
Community hospital
Family health centre
Outpatient clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Intrapartum obstetrical care
Surgical assisting
Office-based procedures
Chronic disease management
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 16, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • FMProC assessment
  • NAC examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Structured Reference Letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Clinical experience
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 blocksHalton McMaster Family Health Centre
Care of the Hospitalized Adult2 blocksLocal hospitals
Emergency Medicine2 blocksLocal emergency departments
Women's Health and Obstetrics2 blocksVarious clinical settings
Care of Children2 blocksPediatric settings
Family Medicine/Academic Programming1 blockAcademic center
Continuity Family Medicine homebase clinicsThroughout yearHomebase clinic

PGY-2 Rotations

Family Medicine4 blocksHalton McMaster Family Health Centre
Rural Family Medicine2 blocksRural clinical settings
Core Medicine/Surgery Selective2 blocksSite-based options
Care of the Elderly1 blockGeriatric settings
Elective3 blocksResident's choice
Family Medicine/Academic Programming1 blockAcademic center
Continuity Family Medicine homebase clinicsThroughout yearHomebase clinic
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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.