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Hamilton - Diagnostic Radiology
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.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- 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
Residents are required to complete one research project and clinical audit, with support for presentation and potential publication.
- Hamilton Health Sciences - McMaster University Medical Centre
- Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski Hospital
- Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton General Hospital
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Interview Dates
- January 21, 2026
- January 21 2026
- CaRMS application review
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV
- Elective experiences
- CASPer examination
- Interview performance
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.