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Hamilton - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program trains comprehensive generalist family physicians across diverse practice settings. The program offers innovative, supportive training with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, preparing residents for independent practice through a flexible, competency-based curriculum.
- Program ID
- 29271
- Quota
- 4 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education centered on Family Medicine, supporting residents' growth through individualized learning, progressive independence, and comprehensive care development.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical center in Hamilton, Ontario, with multiple family medicine teaching units offering diverse clinical experiences across urban, suburban, and community-based settings.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Leadership opportunities
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Comprehensive resident support services
- Robust orientation series
- Educational activity allowances
- Internationally recognized medical education program
- Comprehensive generalist training
- Strong commitment to equity and inclusion
- Extensive resident support infrastructure
- Multiple training site options
- Emphasis on community-based care
Opportunities for scholarly activities, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based medicine learning through weekly inquiry sessions.
- David Braley Health Sciences Centre
- Stonechurch Family Health Centre
- McMaster Family Practice
- Community-based Residency Training sites
Interview Dates
- January 16, 2026
- FMProC assessment
- NAC examination
- MCCQE Part I
- Structured Reference Letters
- Personal letter
- CV/clinical experience
- Interview performance
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.