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Hamilton - Diagnostic Radiology

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Diagnostic Radiology
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

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
29942
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
0 - 25 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with progressive independence, utilizing the CanMEDS framework and emphasizing lifelong learning and clinical skill development.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Hamilton, Ontario, with training across four major hospital sites including Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

Focus Areas
Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Medical Imaging
Evidence-based Medicine
Special Features
  • Simulation procedural workshops
  • Yearly medical physics course
  • Research project requirement
  • Clinical audit requirement
  • Annual Radiology Research Day
  • Educational stipends for PGY-4 and PGY-5
  • Support for conference attendance
  • Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum
Program Strengths
  • 100% Royal College exam pass rate
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Excellent resident-to-staff ratio
  • Comprehensive imaging exposure
  • Leader in evidence-based medicine
  • Supportive learning environment
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Trauma patients
Emergency patients
Diverse medical conditions across multiple hospital sites
Research Opportunities

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

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
Interventional Radiology
Research skills
Medical education
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 21, 2026
  • January 21 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CaRMS application review
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV
  • Elective experiences
  • CASPer examination
  • 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.