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Hamilton - Obstetrics and Gynecology
McMaster University's Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program offers comprehensive clinical and surgical training in both academic and community settings. The program is committed to preparing graduates who are excellent clinicians, leaders, and advocates in women's health, with a strong emphasis on research, scholarship, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Program ID
- 29125
- Quota
- 8 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 23, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program follows a Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) approach, focusing on outcomes-based learning and progressive skill development across five years of training.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and community hospitals in Hamilton and surrounding regions, including Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph's Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, and community hospitals in Brantford, Oakville, and Waterloo.
- Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Annual R.T. Weaver Scientific Research Day
- Mandatory research project for each resident
- Quality Improvement initiative training
- Simulation training in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
- Protected research time
- Four resident journal clubs per year
- Four practice OSCE sessions annually
- Strong research infrastructure
- Exceptional surgical training
- High Royal College exam success rates
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Supportive and collegial learning environment
Residents are required to complete one research project, with protected research time and strong faculty support for scholarly activities.
- McMaster University Medical Centre
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
- Juravinski Hospital
- Brantford General Hospital
- Oakville Hospital
- Joseph Brant Hospital
- Grand River Hospital
- Guelph General Hospital
- Niagara Health Services – St. Catharine's
- Humber River Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 26, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- CV and academic accomplishments
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- 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
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.