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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 with a strong emphasis on resident development and mentorship.
- Program ID
- 29150
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 201 - 400
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program uses a Competency-Based Medical Education approach, focusing on progressive responsibility, frequent formative assessments, and targeted learning outcomes across different training stages.
Training Setting
Training primarily occurs at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, with additional rotations in community sites including Brampton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara, Brantford, Burlington, and Oakville.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Multiweek orientation 'bootcamp'
- Resident Research Committee
- Global health mentorship
- Wellness curriculum
- Resident Support Network
- Teaching opportunities
- Longitudinal CanMEDS Competencies curriculum
- Second largest pediatric catchment area in Ontario
- Strong research infrastructure
- Comprehensive subspecialty exposure
- Innovative educational scholarship
- Supportive faculty-resident interaction
- Emphasis on social accountability
Residents are expected to complete at least one scholarly project, with protected research time and mentorship from the Residency Research Committee.
- McMaster Children's Hospital
- St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton
- Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
Interview Dates
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- January 13, 2026
- MCCQE Part I
- NAC examination
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- 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.