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Kitchener-Waterloo - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program in Kitchener-Waterloo offers comprehensive training for future family physicians. The program focuses on developing competent, compassionate generalist physicians through innovative, patient-centered education across diverse clinical settings. Residents receive robust support, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Program ID
- 29221
- Quota
- 17 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 76 - 100 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based, learner-centered education that supports residents' individual growth, emphasizing comprehensive care, self-directed learning, and adaptability to diverse medical practice settings.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple urban and rural sites in Waterloo Region, including Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Wellesley, with clinical experiences in Family Health Teams, hospitals, and community clinics.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Leadership opportunities
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Comprehensive Resident Affairs support
- Robust orientation series
- Educational activity allowances
- Simulation-based training
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion focus
- Internationally recognized medical education
- Comprehensive generalist training
- Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Innovative curriculum design
- Extensive faculty support
- Multiple training sites
- Robust resident wellness programs
Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, with opportunities for research, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine projects.
- Waterloo Regional Health Network
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital
- Centre for Family Medicine
Interview Dates
- Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- January 17, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- December 16, 2025
- CV/Life experiences
- Electives
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/Publications
- FMProC Situational Judgement Test
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (2-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$79,670
PGY-2
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.