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Hamilton - Urology
McMaster University's Urology Residency Program offers a comprehensive 5-year training experience focused on developing exceptional surgeons through critical thinking, creativity, and professionalism. The program emphasizes technical surgical training, interpersonal skills, and teamwork across multiple clinical settings in Hamilton, Ontario.
- Program ID
- 29350
- Quota
- 3 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
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Progressive, competency-based training with graded responsibilities, advancing from supervised junior roles to independent complex surgical procedures by PGY5.
Training Setting
Training occurs across three Hamilton Health Sciences sites (Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton General, McMaster University Medical Centre) and St. Joseph's Healthcare, providing diverse urban academic medical center experiences.
- Academic half-day each Wednesday
- Monthly journal club
- Chief Rounds weekly
- Oncology Pathology Rounds
- Research project support ($1000/year)
- Research presentation opportunities
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Eleven faculty members
- Strong research support
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Minimally invasive surgery expertise
- Active resident research program
Residents encouraged to complete two research projects during five-year program, with funding and presentation support available.
- Juravinski Hospital
- Hamilton General Hospital
- McMaster University Medical Centre
- St. Joseph's Healthcare
Interview Dates
- February 8, 2026
- February 14, 2026
- CV content
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- Academic transcripts
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.