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Rural Grimsby - Family Medicine
McMaster University's Family Medicine Rural Grimsby program offers comprehensive training in a picturesque rural setting. Located in the heart of Niagara's wine country, this two-year residency prepares family physicians for diverse medical contexts with a strong emphasis on comprehensive, community-focused care.
- Program ID
- 29640
- Quota
- 3 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 focused on developing comprehensive family physicians through progressive independence, mentorship, and diverse clinical experiences across various medical settings.
Training Setting
Rural community setting in Grimsby, Ontario, with training across multiple towns including Beamsville and Smithville. Primary training site is West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, a 60-bed community hospital serving a 50,000 person catchment area.
- Longitudinal Primary Preceptor relationship
- Mental Health and Behavioural Science continuity learning
- Robust orientation series
- Leadership opportunities
- Resident Well-being Strategy
- Comprehensive academic curriculum
- Simulation-based training
- Strong rural medicine training
- Comprehensive care opportunities
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Supportive learning environment
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- Robust academic curriculum
Residents engage in weekly Inquiry sessions focusing on quality improvement and evidence-based medicine
- West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
- McMaster's Niagara Regional 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/Life experience
- 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.