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Hamilton - Psychiatry
The McMaster General Psychiatry Residency Program offers a highly flexible, responsive training opportunity that encourages scholarly inquiry, personal initiative, and self-directed learning. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, the program provides comprehensive psychiatric training across various clinical settings with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and working with marginalized populations.
- Program ID
- 29952
- Quota
- 2 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
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
The program emphasizes Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), progressive independence, self-directed learning, and a reflective approach that promotes equity and advocacy in clinical practice.
Training Setting
Training occurs in multiple hospital settings in Hamilton, including Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and St. Joseph's Healthcare, with additional opportunities in community clinics and virtual care platforms.
- Clinician Investigator Program (CIP)
- Comprehensive psychotherapy training
- Concurrent graduate studies opportunities
- Resident wellness curriculum
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion focus
- Mentorship programs
- IMG resident support with academic coaching
- Research marketplace for learners
- Protected academic days
- Longitudinal research opportunities
- Comprehensive psychiatric training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Flexible curriculum
- Exceptional academic support
- Broad clinical exposure
- Emphasis on marginalized populations
- Strong mentorship programs
- International research expertise
Residents can pursue research through electives, block time, and the Clinician Investigator Program, with opportunities ranging from extracurricular projects to graduate-level studies.
- 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
- January 19, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- MCCQE Part I
- NAC examination
- Medical school transcript
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- CV/Résumé
- Interview performance
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.