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Hamilton - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program trains comprehensive generalist family physicians across 13 residency training sites. The program is committed to innovation, leadership, and supporting residents through a robust educational curriculum that emphasizes equity, diversity, and community-focused care.
- Program ID
- 29745
- Quota
- 36 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based, learner-centered curriculum focused on developing comprehensive family physicians through progressive independence, reflective practice, and adaptable clinical skills.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and rural sites in southern Ontario, with primary academic hub in Hamilton. Residents experience diverse clinical environments including academic teaching units, community health centers, and regional hospitals.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Leadership opportunities
- Robust orientation series
- Educational activity allowances
- Simulation-based training
- Interdisciplinary team-based care experiences
- Internationally recognized medical education program
- Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Comprehensive resident support system
- Flexible training across multiple sites
- Strong emphasis on community-based care
- Leadership in medical education innovation
Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarship through quality improvement projects, evidence-based medicine learning, and diverse knowledge dissemination approaches.
- David Braley Health Sciences Centre
- Stonechurch Family Health Centre
- McMaster Family Practice
- Community-based Residency Training sites
Interview Dates
- Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- January 17, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- December 16, 2025
- CV and life experiences
- Elective experiences
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Research/Publications
- FMProC Situational Judgement Test
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$79,670
PGY-2
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.