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Hamilton - Psychiatry

McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario
Psychiatry
CMG Stream
6 Positions
Official Page

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.

Quick Facts
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 %
Program Overview

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.

Focus Areas
General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Addiction Medicine
Women's Mental Health
Indigenous Mental Health
Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health
Special Features
  • 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
Program Strengths
  • Renowned faculty expertise
  • Comprehensive research opportunities
  • Strong focus on equity and inclusion
  • Flexible training model
  • Robust psychotherapy training
  • Multiple subspecialty exposure
  • Academic excellence
Patient Populations
Patients with serious mental illnesses
Marginalized populations
Indigenous patients
Refugees and immigrants
Patients with mood disorders
Patients with anxiety disorders
Patients with addiction issues
Child and adolescent patients
Geriatric patients
Research Opportunities

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.

Teaching Hospitals
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare
  • Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
  • McMaster Children's Hospital
  • West 5th Campus
  • Homewood Health Centre
  • Grand River Hospital
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Community hospital
Specialized psychiatric facilities
Virtual care platforms
Enhanced Skills Training
Psychotherapy training
Clinical Investigator Program
Graduate studies opportunities
Leadership training
Mentorship programs
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Monday, January 26, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 26, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • Medical Student Performance Record
  • Reference letters
  • Personal letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Interview performance
  • Collaboration skills
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership potential
  • Research experience
Compensation & Benefits

Ontario provincial salaries

Updated January 6, 2025

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$73,367

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$98,567

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

PGY Level: Salary

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

Internal MedicineBlocks not specified
Family MedicineBlocks not specified
NeurologyBlocks not specified
Adolescent MedicineBlocks not specified
Emergency MedicineBlocks not specified
Emergency Psychiatry4 weeks
AddictionsBlocks not specified

PGY-2 Rotations

General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry5.5-6 blocks
General Adult Outpatient Psychiatry5.5-6 blocks
Inpatient Substance Use Consultation Service2 weeks

PGY-3 Rotations

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry6 blocks
Geriatric Psychiatry6 blocks

PGY-4 Rotations

Chronic Care Psychiatry6 blocks
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry3 blocks
Elective4 blocks

PGY-5 Rotations

Collaborative Care3 blocks
Elective10 blocks
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.