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Hamilton - Internal Medicine
McMaster's Internal Medicine Residency Program is a fast-paced, skill-intensive training experience that develops exceptional internal medicine physicians. The program focuses on preparing residents for success in their future discipline through comprehensive clinical training and opportunities for advanced skills development.
- Program ID
- 29359
- Quota
- 4 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- November 3, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 401 - 600
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program follows Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), emphasizing progressive skill development, individualized learning, and comprehensive assessment of resident competencies across CanMEDS roles.
Training Setting
The program is based in Hamilton, Ontario, training at five integrated hospital sites serving a population of up to 1.5 million people, providing diverse clinical experiences across multiple healthcare settings.
- International Health Elective in Uganda
- Formal Mentorship Program
- Academic Coaching
- Royal College Examination Preparation
- Longitudinal Simulation Curriculum
- Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum
- Social Medicine Rotation
- Resident Wellness Committee
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
- World-class Evidence-Based Medicine curriculum
- Strong resident involvement in program development
- Comprehensive research opportunities
- Emphasis on resident wellness
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
Residents are provided research time, funding, and mentorship, with opportunities to engage in various research projects across multiple domains including clinical research, medical education, and quality improvement.
- McMaster University Medical Centre
- St. Joseph's Healthcare
- Hamilton General Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
- St. Peter's Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 20, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- NAC examination
- MCCQE Part I
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Interview performance
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.