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Hamilton - Internal Medicine

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Internal Medicine
CMG Stream
22 Positions
Official Page

McMaster's Internal Medicine Residency Program is a fast-paced, skill-intensive training experience that develops exceptional internal medicine physicians. The program provides comprehensive training across multiple clinical settings, with a strong emphasis on resident development, leadership, and academic excellence.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29703
Quota
22 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
November 3, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
401 - 600
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

A resident-centered approach emphasizing Competency-Based Medical Education, with a focus on developing well-rounded physicians through structured learning, mentorship, and progressive independence.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Hamilton, Ontario, with training across five hospitals serving a population of up to 1.5 million people, providing diverse clinical experiences and exposure to varying levels of medical complexity.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine
Medical Education
Social Medicine
Point of Care Ultrasound
Research
Health Advocacy
Special Features
  • Early Critical Care Exposure
  • International Health Elective in Uganda
  • Formal Mentorship Program
  • Academic Coaching
  • Royal College Examination Preparation
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • External Elective Opportunities
  • Longitudinal Simulation Curriculum
  • Point of Care Ultrasound Training
  • Social Medicine Rotation
  • Resident Wellness Committee
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive clinical training
  • World-class Evidence-Based Medicine curriculum
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Resident leadership opportunities
  • Innovative educational approaches
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
Patient Populations
Tertiary care patients
Community health patients
Marginalized populations
Complex medical cases
Diverse urban and regional patient groups
Research Opportunities

Residents are provided research time, mentorship from world-renowned researchers, and opportunities for projects with potential funding through multiple grant sources.

Teaching Hospitals
  • McMaster University Medical Centre
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare
  • Hamilton General Hospital
  • Juravinski Hospital
  • St. Peter's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Tertiary care centers
Enhanced Skills Training
General Internal Medicine Fellowship
Multiple Royal College Subspecialty Programs
International Health Experience
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Saturday January 31, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • January 31, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal Letter
  • Reference Letters
  • CV/Resume
  • Interview Performance
  • Leadership Experience
  • Research Activities
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

General Medicine Clinical Teaching Units4 blocksMultiple hospital sites
Intensive Care2 blocksICU
Ambulatory Care Clinics2 blocksVarious clinics
Medicine Subspecialty Rotations4-5 blocksVarious subspecialty sites

PGY-2 Rotations

Senior Medical Resident on General Medicine CTUs3.5 blocksTwo hospital sites
Intensive Care1 blockICU
Nephrology1-2 blocksNephrology units
Cardiology2 blocksCardiology units
Community Elective in GIM1 blockCommunity settings
Night Float1.5 blocksHospital sites

PGY-3 Rotations

Teaching Medical Resident on General Medicine CTU2 blocksClinical Teaching Units
Junior Attending or Directed Selective1 blockVarious
Intensive Care1 blockICU
Community GIM1 blockCommunity settings
Hybrid ER Consult/Ward Rotation1 blockEmergency and Ward settings
Night Float1 blockHospital sites
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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.