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Hamilton - Orthopedic Surgery
The MacOrtho Residency Program is a fully accredited 5-year Orthopedic Surgery program at McMaster University. The program follows Competency by Design (CBD) format and offers comprehensive training across all orthopedic subspecialties, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research opportunities.
- Program ID
- 29871
- 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
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Educate and empower surgeons through evidence-based clinical care, critical thinking, creativity, professionalism, and lifelong learning, with a focus on technical training and innovation in education and research.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple sites in Hamilton, Ontario, including Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, McMaster Children's Hospital) and St. Joseph's Healthcare.
- Competency by Design (CBD) curriculum
- Mentorship Program
- Annual Division Day and Resident Research Day
- Opportunity for Masters degree
- Research Director support
- Virtual reality educational options
- Robotic-assisted total joint arthroplasty training
- World leader in Evidence-Based Medicine
- Only Canada Research Chair in Orthopedics
- Directing largest prospective randomized clinical trials in the field
- Fully accredited by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Strong research infrastructure
Extensive research opportunities in both basic science and clinical research, with support from Research Director and potential for pursuing a Masters degree during residency.
- Hamilton General Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital
- McMaster Children's Hospital
- St. Joseph's Healthcare
Interview Dates
- Thursday, January 29, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- Personal letter content
- Reference letter strength
- Academic record
- Interview performance
- Demonstration of interest in orthopedic surgery
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.