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Hamilton - Neurosurgery
The McMaster University Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive 6-year training experience designed to produce highly skilled, competent neurosurgeons. The program emphasizes world-class education, progressive clinical exposure, and a flexible curriculum that allows for individual resident interests and academic development.
- Program ID
- 29598
- Quota
- 2 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 6 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program follows a Competence by Design (CBD) framework, focusing on progressive skill development through four training stages with targeted learning outcomes and frequent formative assessments.
Training Setting
Training occurs across two primary teaching institutions in Hamilton, Ontario: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, providing diverse clinical experiences in adult and pediatric neurosurgery.
- Cadaveric Anatomy and Skills Sessions
- Dedicated Interventional Neuroradiology Rotations
- McMaster Neurosurgery Research Committee
- Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) Support
- Competence by Design (CBD) Curriculum
- Academic Half Day Curriculum
- Research Project Support
- Collegial resident and faculty relations
- High clinical volume and diverse experiences
- Flexible rotation opportunities
- Strong research support infrastructure
- Comprehensive academic training
Residents are encouraged to engage in research, with support for completing research projects, presenting at conferences, and potentially pursuing advanced degrees through the Clinician Investigator Program.
- Hamilton General Hospital
- McMaster Children's Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Interview Dates
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- February 2, 2026
- February 1, 2026
- CV review
- Elective experiences
- Extra-curricular achievements
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Academic transcripts
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (6-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$104,167
PGY-6
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
PGY-4 Rotations
PGY-5 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.