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Niagara - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Residency Program in Niagara offers comprehensive training for future family physicians. The program focuses on developing competent, compassionate generalist physicians who can provide comprehensive care across diverse settings, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and community service.
- Program ID
- 29265
- Quota
- 2 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 residents' individual growth and development through personalized learning, progressive independence, and comprehensive clinical experiences.
Training Setting
Training occurs across multiple community sites in the Niagara region, including hospitals, family practices, and academic facilities at Brock University and Niagara Health's St. Catharines Site.
- 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
- Internationally recognized medical education
- Comprehensive generalist training
- Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Strong academic and clinical support
- Multiple training sites
- Flexible curriculum
Opportunities for scholarly activities, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based medicine learning integrated throughout the curriculum.
- Niagara Health's St. Catharines Site
- Brock University Campus
Interview Dates
- January 16, 2026
- FMProC Assessment
- NAC Examination
- MCCQE Part I
- Structured Reference Letters
- Personal Letter
- 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.