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Hamilton - Anesthesiology
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Multi Mini Interview (MMI)
- Program Director and Resident interview stations
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
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.