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Hamilton - General Surgery
McMaster University's General Surgery Residency is a comprehensive 5-year program designed to train highly skilled and adaptable surgeons. The program offers flexible training across diverse clinical settings, preparing residents for a wide range of surgical careers from rural hospitals to academic medical centers.
- Program ID
- 29457
- Quota
- 6 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
A collaborative, competency-based approach emphasizing progressive independence, continuous improvement, and personalized learning through work-based assessments and structured academic curriculum.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario, including St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton General Hospital, and Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, with additional rotations in community hospitals.
- Competence by Design (CBD) model
- Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
- Annual Research Day
- Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
- Opportunity to pursue Masters/PhD
- Canadian Association of General Surgery (CAGS) membership
- Multiple surgical skills courses
- Research project requirements
- Comprehensive surgical training across multiple sites
- Flexible curriculum tailored to individual learning needs
- Strong research infrastructure
- Multiple opportunities for academic advancement
- Supportive learning environment
Residents are required to complete two research projects, with opportunities to pursue Masters or PhD degrees, including potential funded positions through the Clinician Investigator Program.
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Hamilton General Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Interview Dates
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- CV
- Personal letter
- Letters of reference
- Academic record
- Interviews
- Electives exploration
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
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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.