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Hamilton - Anesthesiology

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Anesthesiology
IMG Stream
1 Position

McMaster University's Anesthesiology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience across four acute care hospitals in Hamilton. The program is unique in its ability to provide diverse clinical exposure, a strong simulation program, and a supportive, collegial learning environment that prepares residents to become independent, skilled anesthesiologists.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29195
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
201 - 400
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive clinical responsibility, focusing on achieving Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) across four training phases: Transition to Discipline, Foundations, Core, and Transition to Practice.

Training Setting

Training occurs across four major hospitals in Hamilton: St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and McMaster University Medical Centre. The urban setting provides diverse clinical experiences across multiple hospital sites.

Focus Areas
Pediatric Anesthesia
Obstetrical Anesthesia
Cardiac Anesthesia
Neurosurgical Anesthesia
Regional Anesthesia
Chronic Pain Management
Critical Care
Trauma Anesthesia
Special Features
  • Two-week bootcamp for incoming residents
  • Strong simulation program
  • Opportunities for clerkship teaching
  • Robust research infrastructure
  • Tailored academic curriculum
  • Call schedule addressing fatigue management
  • International health opportunities (Uganda, Guyana)
  • Indigenous elective experience
  • Clinical Investigator Program option
  • Resident wellness support
Program Strengths
  • Highest possible Royal College accreditation
  • Excellent Royal College exam pass rates
  • Comprehensive clinical exposure
  • Strong resident support system
  • Flexible learning opportunities
  • Robust academic curriculum
  • Extensive simulation training
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Obstetrical patients
Cardiac surgery patients
Neurosurgical patients
Trauma patients
High-risk surgical patients
Chronic pain patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete a scholarly project with support from research coordinators, methodologists, and biostatisticians. Protected research time and funding for conference presentations are available.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare
  • Hamilton General Hospital
  • Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
  • McMaster University Medical Centre
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Regional referral center
Enhanced Skills Training
Clinical Investigator Program
International health electives
Indigenous community elective
Critical Care Medicine Program
Chronic Pain residency program
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
  • January 21, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV and awards
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Multi Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Program Director and Resident interview stations
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

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

Anesthesia (Transition to Discipline)3 blocksVarious
Internal Medicine (CTU)8 weeksVarious
Obstetrics & Gynecology4 weeksVarious
ICU4 weeksKitchener Waterloo/St. Catharines/Brantford
Pediatric General Surgery4 weeksVarious
Emergency Medicine4 weeksVarious

PGY-2 Rotations

General Anesthesia RotationsMultiple blocksFour teaching hospital sites

PGY-3 Rotations

Respiratory Medicine1 blockJHCC/HGH
ICU3 blocksVarious
Echo1 blockHGH
NORA1 blockHHSC/SJH
CCU1 blockHGH
Cardiac Anesthesia1 blockHGH

PGY-4 Rotations

Cardiac Anesthesia1 blockVarious
Neurosurgical Anesthesia1 blockVarious
Pediatric Anesthesia1 blockVarious
Obstetrical Anesthesia1 blockVarious
Regional Anesthesia1 blockVarious
Chronic Pain1 blockVarious

PGY-5 Rotations

General Clinical YearFull yearVarious
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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.