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Hamilton - Ophthalmology
McMaster Ophthalmology offers a comprehensive 5-year residency program focused on excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The program provides high-quality clinical and surgical ophthalmology training, with opportunities for research, global health experiences, and professional development in a supportive, collegial environment.
- Program ID
- 29665
- Quota
- 2 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
Structured academic curriculum with progressive learning, emphasizing competency-based medical education, early subspecialty exposure, and holistic professional development across CanMEDS roles.
Training Setting
Training primarily occurs at Hamilton Regional Eye Institute at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University Medical Center, with additional training at Trillium Partners and William Osler Hospitals in Oakville and Brampton.
- Competency by Design Curriculum
- Wet Lab Sessions
- Simulation Training
- International Ophthalmology Experiences
- Research Project Requirement
- Visiting Professors Lecture Series
- Mentorship Program
- Wellness Program
- Enthusiastic and approachable program leadership
- Collegial teaching faculty
- Strong medical expert academic curriculum
- Early subspecialty and surgical exposure
- Responsive to resident needs and career aspirations
Residents are expected to complete at least one prospective research project, with support for presenting at conferences and publishing in journals.
- Hamilton Regional Eye Institute
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
- McMaster University Medical Center
- Trillium Partners Hospitals
- William Osler Hospitals
Interview Dates
- January 28, 2026
- Academic performance
- MSPR
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Research
- Elective experiences
- Interview performance
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.