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Hamilton - Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
McMaster's Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) residency program is a comprehensive 5-year training pathway that prepares physicians to improve population health through leadership roles in public health and academic settings. The program offers an integrated approach combining clinical training, academic coursework, and field placements with a strong emphasis on evidence-based community health practice and research.
- Program ID
- 29524
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Adult-learner focused approach emphasizing life-long learning, flexible individual learning objectives, and active participation in academic activities guided by Royal College objectives.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and rural public health sites in Ontario, including Hamilton, Niagara, Waterloo, and various governmental and academic institutions.
- Integrated training approach
- Master's degree options (MPH/HRM)
- Family Medicine certification option
- Academic half-day program
- Diverse urban and rural placement sites
- Comprehensive population health training
- Flexible learning pathways
- Strong academic and research infrastructure
- Diverse placement opportunities
- Integrated clinical and public health training
Residents gain research experience through coursework, field placements, and optional additional research activities, with opportunities in epidemiology, health policy, and population health research.
- Hamilton Public Health Services
- Niagara Region Public Health
- Region of Waterloo Public Health
- Halton Region Public Health
- Public Health Ontario
Interview Dates
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Understanding of Public Health & Preventive Medicine
- Academic performance
- Ability to complete master's level training
- Clinical practice suitability
- Communication skills
- Potential program contribution
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.