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Niagara - General Surgery
The Niagara General Surgery residency program is a direct entry branch of the Primary McMaster General Surgery Program. This unique program offers the opportunity to complete the majority of clinical training in a community hospital site while maintaining a strong academic connection with the larger McMaster program. Residents benefit from a close-knit environment with five residents and eight primary faculty, providing exceptional learning opportunities in the Niagara Region.
- Program ID
- 30248
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 16, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 26 - 50 %
Teaching Philosophy
A competency-based medical education approach focused on resident learning, progressive independence, and preparing residents for individual practice through personalized rotation schedules and comprehensive surgical exposure.
Training Setting
Training occurs primarily at St. Catharines General Hospital, a modern community hospital, with additional rotations at Hamilton Health Sciences sites including McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital.
- Academic half-day protected from service demands
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course
- Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) course
- Research project requirements
- Competency by Design (CBD) training
- High volume of surgical exposure with limited learners
- Flexible rotation scheduling
- Strong resident wellness focus
- Comprehensive Royal College exam preparation
- Personalized mentorship
Residents are expected to complete a minimum of two quality research projects over five years, with support from departmental research staff and local research coordinators.
- St. Catharines General Hospital
- Welland Hospital
- Greater Niagara Hospital
- Hamilton Health Sciences - Children's Hospital
- Hamilton Health Sciences - General Site
- Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski Site
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Interview Dates
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026
- CV content
- Clinical elective evaluations
- Volunteering experience
- Leadership skills
- Medical Student Performance Record (MSPR)
- Personal letter
- Reference documents
- Research/publications
- Academic transcripts
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
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.