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Hamilton - Medical Microbiology
McMaster University's Medical Microbiology Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year direct-entry program that trains residents to become skilled clinicians and laboratory physicians. The program offers a unique blend of clinical infectious disease training and laboratory microbiology experience, with a strong emphasis on research, mentorship, and individual career development.
- Program ID
- 30028
- Quota
- 1 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
Competency-based medical education with graduated responsibility, emphasizing self-directed learning, problem-based learning, and progressive independence throughout training.
Training Setting
Integrated training across St. Joseph's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences, with rotations in regional laboratory services in Hamilton, including community and public health laboratory settings.
- Competence By Design (CBD) curriculum
- Research project requirements
- Academic Half-day sessions
- Mentorship program
- Opportunities for medical education teaching
- Conference attendance support
- Clinician-Investigator Program (CIP) option
- Strong research infrastructure
- Comprehensive laboratory and clinical training
- Flexible curriculum tailored to individual goals
- Extensive faculty and technical teaching staff
- Regionalized laboratory services
Residents are required to design and carry out research projects, with support from research coordinators. Most residents complete at least two abstracts/presentations and publish a peer-reviewed scientific paper.
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Hamilton Health Sciences
- Hamilton General Hospital
- Public Health Ontario
Interview Dates
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- CV and interests
- Electives
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Transcripts
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.