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Hamilton - Anesthesiology
The McMaster University Anesthesiology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience across four clinical teaching units in Hamilton. The program emphasizes competency-based medical education, progressive clinical responsibility, and provides residents with extensive exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical scenarios.
- Program ID
- 30026
- Quota
- 9 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 201 - 400
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive clinical responsibility, focusing on entrustable professional activities (EPAs) and comprehensive skill development across multiple clinical domains.
Training Setting
Urban medical center with four teaching hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario: St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and McMaster University Medical Centre.
- Two-week bootcamp for incoming residents
- Strong simulation program
- Opportunities for clerkship teaching
- Robust research infrastructure
- International health opportunities (Uganda, Guyana)
- Indigenous elective experience
- Clinical Investigator Program
- Resident wellness support
- Full academic days for PGY2, PGY4, and PGY5
- Biannual program oral exams
- Resident research exchange day
- Excellent Royal College exam pass rates
- Comprehensive clinical exposure
- Strong research support
- Collegial and supportive environment
- Flexible learning opportunities
- Robust mentorship program
- Extensive subspecialty training
Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with support from research coordinators, methodologists, and biostatisticians. Protected research time is available, typically in the PGY3 year.
- St. Joseph's Healthcare
- Hamilton General Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
- McMaster University Medical Centre
Interview Dates
- January 20, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- CV and awards
- Elective experiences
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Research/Publications
- Multi-Mini Interview (MMI)
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations
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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.