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Hamilton - Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine
McMaster University's Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM) residency program is a comprehensive 5-year training pathway that prepares physicians to function effectively in public health leadership roles. The program offers an integrated approach combining clinical training, academic coursework, and field placements, with a strong emphasis on population health, disease prevention, and health promotion.
- Program ID
- 30168
- 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
Adult-learning focused, fostering lifelong learning through active participation, flexible to meet individual learning objectives, and guided by Royal College objectives.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and rural public health sites in Ontario, including Hamilton, Waterloo, and Niagara regions, with placements in public health units, governmental health agencies, and academic institutions.
- Integrated training with Family Medicine certification
- Master's degree options (MPH or Health Research Methodology)
- Academic half-day program
- Diverse urban and rural placement sites
- Research opportunities
- Annual research day participation
- Comprehensive population health training
- Flexible and responsive curriculum
- Strong academic and community-based approach
- Diverse training opportunities
- Emphasis on leadership development
Residents are expected to gain research principles through coursework and field placements, with numerous opportunities for hands-on research experience.
- Hamilton Public Health Services
- Niagara Region Public Health
- Region of Waterloo Public Health
- Halton Region Public Health
- Public Health Ontario
- McMaster University Medical Centre
Interview Dates
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Understanding of Public Health & Preventive Medicine
- Academic performance
- Ability to complete graduate training
- Suitability for clinical practice
- 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.