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Hamilton - Internal Medicine

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Internal Medicine
IMG Stream
4 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 focuses on preparing residents for success in their future discipline through comprehensive clinical training and opportunities for advanced skills development.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Internal Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine
Social Medicine
Point of Care Ultrasound
Competency-Based Medical Education
Resident Leadership
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • World-class Evidence-Based Medicine curriculum
  • Strong resident involvement in program development
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Emphasis on resident wellness
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
Patient Populations
Inpatient Medicine
Ambulatory Care
Critical Care
Community Medicine
Marginalized Populations
Refugee Health
Substance Use Disorders
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • McMaster University Medical Centre
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare
  • Hamilton General Hospital
  • Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
  • St. Peter's Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
General Internal Medicine Fellowship
Royal College Subspecialty Programs
Point of Care Ultrasound
Teaching skills
Research methodology
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 20, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • NAC examination
  • MCCQE Part I
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference letters
  • Interview performance
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 blocks
Intensive Care2 blocks
Ambulatory Care Clinics2 blocks
Medicine Subspecialties4-5 blocks

PGY-2 Rotations

Senior Medical Resident on General Medicine CTUs3.5 blocks
Intensive Care1 block
Nephrology1-2 blocks
Cardiology2 blocks
Community Elective in GIM1 block
Night Float1.5 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Teaching Medical Resident on General Medicine CTU2 blocks
Junior Attending or Directed Selective1 block
Intensive Care1 block
Community GIM1 block
Hybrid ER Consult/Ward Rotation1 block
Night Float1 block
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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.