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Hamilton - Diagnostic Radiology

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Diagnostic Radiology
CMG Stream
6 Positions
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McMaster University's Diagnostic Radiology program is a comprehensive 5-year residency designed to produce strong clinical radiologists with excellent consultative skills. The program emphasizes knowledge, technical skills, and communication skills, providing residents with increasing responsibility and preparing them for independent practice.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29763
Quota
6 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Utilizes Competency By Design (CBD) framework with progressive independence, emphasizing supervised learning with increasing resident autonomy throughout the training program.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center with training across four major hospital sites in Hamilton, Ontario, offering diverse clinical exposure and high-volume patient populations.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Medical Imaging
Evidence-Based Medicine
Special Features
  • Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum
  • Simulation procedural workshops
  • Annual Radiology Research Day
  • Academic half-days
  • Visiting professor lecture series
  • Research project requirement
  • Clinical audit requirement
  • Educational stipends for PGY 4-5
  • Financial support for conference attendance
Program Strengths
  • 100% Royal College exam pass rate
  • Strong research support
  • Excellent resident-to-staff ratio
  • Comprehensive imaging modality exposure
  • Supportive learning environment
  • High fellowship placement success
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Emergency patients
Diverse medical and surgical patient populations
Research Opportunities

Residents are required to complete one research project and clinical audit, with support for presentation and potential publication, and access to research resources.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Hamilton Health Sciences - McMaster University Medical Centre
  • Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski Hospital
  • Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton General Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Urban hospital network
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
Research skills
Academic medicine preparation
Subspecialty exposure
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CASPer examination
  • Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Elective experiences
  • Interview performance
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

Internal Medicine2 blocks
General Surgery2 blocks
Emergency Medicine2 blocks
Pathology1 block
Pediatrics1 block
Neurology1 block
Introductory Radiology / Anatomy2 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Introductory CT
Introductory Ultrasound
Introductory Neuroradiology
ER / Trauma Radiography
Pediatric Radiology
Chest Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Body CT

PGY-3 Rotations

Pediatric Radiology
Chest Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Ultrasound
Breast Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Neuroradiology
Cardiac Imaging
Obstetrical Ultrasound
GI Fluoroscopy
Community Rotation
Electives

PGY-4 Rotations

Electives

PGY-5 Rotations

Junior Staff4 blocks
Electives1 block
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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.