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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 leaders locally, nationally, and internationally, with a focus on clinical excellence, scholarship, and collaborative care.
- 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 %
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.
- 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
- Strong research infrastructure
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- High Royal College exam success rates
- Excellent minimal access surgery training
- Diverse clinical experiences
One research project required per resident, 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
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- 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
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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.