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Hamilton - Obstetrics and Gynecology

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Obstetrics and Gynecology
IMG Stream
1 Position
Official Page

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 leaders locally, nationally, and internationally, with a focus on clinical excellence, scholarship, and collaborative care.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29874
Quota
1 positions
Stream
IMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
October 8, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
51 - 200
Avg. Interview Rate
26 - 50 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach focusing on outcomes-based learning, with an emphasis on progressive independence and comprehensive skill development across multiple subspecialties.

Training Setting

Urban academic medical center in Hamilton, Ontario, with rotations across multiple hospitals including McMaster University Medical Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, and community hospitals in the surrounding region.

Focus Areas
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology
Gynecologic Oncology
Urogynecology
Minimal Access Surgery
Special Features
  • Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Annual research day (R.T. Weaver Annual Scientific Day)
  • Resident Laparoscopy Workshops
  • Simulation training
  • Research project requirement
  • Quality Improvement initiative
  • Protected research time
Program Strengths
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
  • High Royal College exam success rates
  • Excellent minimal access surgery training
  • Diverse clinical experiences
Patient Populations
High-risk pregnancy patients
Gynecologic oncology patients
Reproductive endocrinology patients
Urogynecology patients
Community and tertiary care patients
Research Opportunities

One research project required per resident, with protected research time and strong faculty support for scholarly activities.

Teaching Hospitals
  • 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
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospitals
Tertiary care center
Enhanced Skills Training
Minimal Access Surgery
Laparoscopy
Colposcopy Certification
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • January 26, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership skills
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
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

Obstetrics & Gynecology3 four-week blocks
Internal Medicine2 four-week blocks
ICU2 four-week blocks
General Surgery2 four-week blocks
Ambulatory/Women's Health Concerns Clinics1 four-week block
Anesthesia1 four-week block
Pediatrics1 four-week block
Emergency Medicine1 four-week block

PGY-2 Rotations

Core Obstetrics and Gynecology11 blocks
Gynecologic Oncology2 blocks

PGY-3 Rotations

Maternal Fetal Medicine3 four-week blocks
Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility3 four-week blocks
Gynecologic Oncology3 four-week blocks
Urogynecology3 four-week blocks
Colposcopy2-3 four-week blocks
Laparoscopy1-2 four-week blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Electives6-9 four-week blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Chief ResidentFull year
Senior Gynecology Ambulatory1 four-week 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.