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Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
McMaster University's Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency is a comprehensive 5-year program that provides thorough surgical training across the full spectrum of adult and pediatric otolaryngology. The program distinguishes itself through enthusiastic faculty teaching, a family-like atmosphere, and early hands-on surgical experience with a strong emphasis on research and competency-based medical education.
- Program ID
- 29202
- Quota
- 3 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
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competence by Design (CBD) approach focusing on entrustable professional activities (EPAs), milestone-based learning, frequent formative assessments, and targeted learning outcomes.
Training Setting
Urban medical centers in Hamilton, Ontario, including multiple teaching hospitals with diverse clinical environments and patient populations.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBD)
- Research opportunities
- Temporal bone dissection lab
- Annual Research Day
- COCLIA (Comprehensive Otolaryngologic Curriculum Learning through Interactive Approach)
- Academic Half Days
- National and international conference research presentations
- Comprehensive subspecialty training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Early hands-on surgical experience
- Enthusiastic and supportive faculty
Residents are required to participate in clinical or basic science research, with opportunities to present at national and international conferences.
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
- Juravinski Cancer Center
- Hamilton General Hospital
- McMaster Hospital
- Cambridge Hospital
- Guelph Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 28, 2026
- Academic record
- References
- Publications
- Research interest
- Interpersonal skills
- Manual dexterity
- 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.