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Kitchener-Waterloo - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program trains comprehensive generalist family physicians across diverse practice settings. The program is committed to innovation, leadership development, and supporting residents through a robust educational curriculum that emphasizes equity, diversity, and community-focused care.
- Program ID
- 29358
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 601 +
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education centered on Family Medicine, supporting individual resident growth through flexible, comprehensive training that meets CFPC requirements and individual learning needs.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple sites in Waterloo Region, including urban and rural Family Health Team settings in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Wellesley, with hospital-based training at Waterloo Regional Health Network and Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Leadership opportunities
- Comprehensive resident support services
- Robust orientation series
- Educational activity allowances
- Internationally recognized medical education program
- Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Strong focus on Indigenous reconciliation
- Comprehensive resident support system
- Flexible training across multiple sites
- Strong academic and clinical integration
Residents are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine through weekly central and site-based learning sessions.
- Waterloo Regional Health Network
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 16, 2026
- FMProC Assessment
- NAC Examination
- MCCQE Part I
- Medical Student Performance Record
- Personal Letter
- Reference Letters
- CV/Electives
- Interview Performance
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.