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Hamilton - Pediatrics
McMaster University's Pediatric Residency Program offers exceptional, flexible training in clinical pediatrics, advocacy, scholarly work, and education. The program accepts 10-12 residents per year and provides comprehensive training across various pediatric disciplines, emphasizing social accountability, research, and resident wellness.
- Program ID
- 29398
- Quota
- 7 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
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focusing on progressive responsibility, flexible learning paths, and comprehensive development across CanMEDS roles with frequent formative assessments and targeted learning outcomes.
Training Setting
Training occurs primarily at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, with additional rotations in community sites including Brampton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara, Brantford, Burlington, and Oakville.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) selection process
- Resident Research Committee
- Social Pediatrics rotation
- Global health mentorship
- Clinical Investigator Program (CIP)
- Wellness curriculum
- Resident Support Network
- Teaching opportunities
- Longitudinal CanMEDS Competencies curriculum
- Second largest pediatric catchment area in Ontario
- Strong research infrastructure
- Innovative educational scholarship
- Comprehensive wellness supports
- Flexible training curriculum
- Extensive subspecialty exposure
Residents are expected to complete at least one scholarly project, with protected research time, mentorship, and competitive funding available through the Resident Research Committee.
- McMaster Children's Hospital
- St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton
- Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Interview Dates
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- January 30, 2026
- February 2, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- January 13, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- CV/Scholarly work
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.