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Hamilton - Emergency Medicine
The McMaster University Emergency Medicine Program offers a comprehensive 5-year Royal College training experience across multiple hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario. Residents receive extensive clinical training in emergency medicine, with opportunities for subspecialty training, research, and leadership development in a high-volume, high-acuity environment.
- Program ID
- 30235
- Quota
- 8 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 %
Teaching Philosophy
Utilizes Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with a focus on progressive skill development, frequent formative assessments, and tailored learning experiences that prepare residents for independent practice.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban hospitals in Hamilton, including Hamilton General Hospital, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Juravinski Hospital, McMaster Children's Hospital, and several community sites.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Ultrasound Course/Rotation
- Simulation Training
- Critical Care Day
- Disaster Day Simulation
- Transition to Practice Curriculum
- Annual Resident Retreat
- EMS Rotation
- Practice Exams
- Research Curriculum
- Bootcamp Curriculum
- Wellness Curriculum
- IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism) Curriculum
- Comprehensive 5-year training program
- Multiple high-volume teaching sites
- Strong academic and research support
- Emphasis on wellness and inclusivity
- Flexible Area of Focused Competence in PGY-5
- Robust simulation and skills training
- Commitment to equity and diversity
Residents are required to complete at least one academic project suitable for peer-review and are encouraged to present at national and international meetings.
- Hamilton General Hospital
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
- Juravinski Hospital
- McMaster Children's Hospital
- Brampton Civic Hospital
- Trillium Health Partners
- St. Catherine's General Hospital
- Grand River Hospital
- St. Mary's Hospital
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 20, 2026
- CV and extracurricular activities
- Elective experiences
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- Interview performance
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership potential
- Professionalism
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.