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Niagara - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program in Niagara offers comprehensive and flexible postgraduate training designed to prepare competent family physicians. The program provides diverse learning experiences across multiple community sites, emphasizing comprehensive care, clinical skills development, and personal growth.
- Program ID
- 29357
- Quota
- 7 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 medical education centered on Family Medicine, supporting residents' individual growth through personalized learning, progressive independence, and comprehensive care development.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple Niagara communities including Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, and others, with core training at Brock University and Niagara Health's St. Catharines Site, offering both tertiary care and community-based experiences.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Leadership opportunities
- Robust orientation series
- Educational activity allowances
- Simulation-based training
- Innovative curriculum design
- Comprehensive generalist training
- Strong commitment to equity and inclusion
- Extensive faculty support
- Multiple training sites
- Flexible learning opportunities
Residents have opportunities for scholarly activities, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based medicine learning through weekly Inquiry sessions.
- Niagara Health's St. Catharines Site
- Brock University Campus
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 review
- Elective experiences
- 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.