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Hamilton - Psychiatry
McMaster University's Psychiatry Residency Program offers a dynamic, flexible 5-year training experience in Hamilton, Ontario. The program emphasizes comprehensive psychiatric training with a strong focus on evidence-based psychotherapies, scholarly inquiry, and care for marginalized populations.
- Program ID
- 30025
- Quota
- 6 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
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
A flexible, responsive training approach emphasizing self-directed learning, principles of adult learning, scholarly inquiry, and progressive skill development through Competency-Based Medical Education.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple hospital settings in Hamilton, including Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, St. Joseph's Healthcare, and community-based clinics, with virtual care options and access to Waterloo Regional Campus opportunities.
- Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Protected academic day per week
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion curriculum
- Resident wellness curriculum
- Concurrent graduate studies opportunities
- Research marketplace for learners
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Renowned faculty expertise
- Comprehensive research opportunities
- Strong focus on equity and inclusion
- Flexible training model
- Robust psychotherapy training
- Multiple subspecialty exposure
- Academic excellence
Extensive research opportunities with up to 10 blocks of research time in PGY5, possibility of graduate studies through Clinician Investigator Program, and annual research marketplace.
- St. Joseph's Healthcare
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
- McMaster Children's Hospital
- West 5th Campus
- Homewood Health Centre
- Grand River Hospital
Interview Dates
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 26, 2026
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Reference letters
- Personal letter
- CV/Resume
- Interview performance
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership potential
- Research experience
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.