Learn what McMaster Postgraduate Medical Education has to offer
McMaster PGME provides an environment where Learners can develop the skills to become expert physicians and leaders in healthcare. With multiple campuses connected to a range of teaching sites and resources, McMaster PGME offers Learners the tools needed to train successfully and the ability to tailor their training to meet individual goals.
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Anesthesia More Info & Town Hall Dates
The Anesthesiology Residency training will take place in an atmosphere of mutual respect and collegiality, promoting the ability of residents to acquire the knowledge, skills, clinical judgment and experience that will enable them to independently practice as an Anesthesiologist in a professional, competent and skillful manner.
Cardiac Surgery Learn more about Cardiac Surgery & watch our video!
The division of Cardiac Surgery is located at the Hamilton General site of the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation. It is a regional program providing adult Cardiac Surgery to Ontarians in Central-South Ontario. There has been a profound increase in clinical demand, doubling surgical volumes over the past decade.
The division performs the full spectrum of adult Cardiac Surgery, except for heart transplantation. The division has expertise in the specialized fields of off-pump coronary bypass, minimally invasive coronary bypass, robotic assisted mitral valve surgery, reconstructive surgery of the mitral and aortic valves, complex aortic root reconstruction, including Ross and aortic valve-sparing procedures, and complex surgery of the aorta.
Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology Learn More
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology Residency Program at McMaster University.
Visit our website and learn more about the program!
Diagnostic Radiology Watch our Program Video
The McMaster University Diagnostic Radiology Program is designed to produce strong clinical radiologists, who can perform, supervise and interpret a wide variety of imaging tests and procedures. Visit the program website to learn more.
FRCPC Emergency Medicine Learn More
The McMaster Emergency Medicine Program offers a rich experience for residency training with a catchment area of approximately 2 million people in the greater Hamilton area as well as being the primary referral site for surrounding communities including Niagara and Kitchener Waterloo. We have over 80 faculty at multiple sites in and around Hamilton involved in residency education in this high acuity, high volume environment.
We also have a number of opportunities for subspecialty training and research both within the Division of Emergency Medicine as well as within the University as a whole. Residents within the Program have an abundance of opportunities to become involved in medical education, teaching and leadership based on where their interests lie.
Family Medicine Virtual Information Sessions 2024
Family Medicine Residency is an exciting and important time – the final step on your road to independent practice.
We have developed a balanced and innovative program intended to best support you along the way. Our goal is to prepare you, as a residency graduate, to begin comprehensive practice anywhere in Canada.
The Family Medicine Program will host multiple Virtual Information Sessions for you to check out!
Diagnostic & Clinical Pathology Visit our website
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Diagnostic & Clinical Pathology Residency Program at McMaster University – a five year training program that offers an intensive and integrated approach to preparing residents for careers in academic and/or clinical practice. The program is designed to fulfill the specialty requirements of the RCPSC, but is sufficiently flexible to be tailored to individual needs of each resident, which is one of the many strengths of this program.
General Surgery Learn more
The General Surgery Residency Training Program at McMaster University prides itself on providing excellent clinical surgical care, exemplary teaching, and cutting edge research. Residency positions are available in both the Hamilton and Niagara program.
Follow @macgensurg on Instagram to check out what our residents are up to!
Internal Medicine Check Out Our Virtual Info Session Details!
Wanted: Resident physicians in training who aspire to excel as clinicians, scholars and leaders. Our learning environment is enriched by engaged faculty, and resident physicians who support innovation and promote professional growth.
The Internal Medicine Residency program offers positions either within the heart of Hamilton or at our distributive site at the Waterloo Regional Campus; one McMaster program – two separate CaRMS application streams.
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- Visit our IM residency program website
Medical Microbiology Learn More
Thank you for your interest in the McMaster Medical Microbiology Program. In conjunction with the Infectious Diseases Program, our program provides training in basic science Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, Infection Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Laboratory Management and clinical Infectious Disease. The Infectious Disease and Medical Microbiology programs function very closely together to the mutual benefit of all trainees. The program also has the unique advantage of having a teaching technologist to provide high level, detailed microbiology teaching for our residents.
Neurology Learn More
Welcome to the Adult Neurology Residency Training at McMaster University! Our program is fully accredited with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and together with other Neurology Programs across the country, launched Competency-Based Medical Education in July 2020.
Neurosurgery Learn More
The Division of Neurosurgery operates out of two teaching institutions. These are the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare.
Join us for a Town Hall Session on November 24th at 6:00pm EST over zoom. Session Details
Obstetrics & Gynecology Learn More
The Residency Training Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University is a totally integrated program involving three hospitals within the city as well as opportunities to train in several other neighbouring community hospitals.
OBGYN will host several MD Student Zoom Town Halls prior to the CaRMS R1 match to help educate interested students in our program and discuss how the virtual interviews for McMaster OBGYN will happen.
October 10, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
November 4, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:30pm |
November 19, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
Ophthalmology Contacts and Info Sessions
Welcome and Thank You for your interest in our Ophthalmology residency program at McMaster University. Our five year program gives residents a broad comprehensive ophthalmology background and opportunities to gain experience in the different subspecialties. The majority of our clinical and academic activities take place at the Hamilton Regional Eye Institute within St. Joseph’s Hospital, King Campus with the Pediatric Ophthalmology clinics taking place at McMaster University Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. To learn more about our program, please visit our website.
Orthopedic Surgery Learn More
Welcome to MacOrtho! Our program offers an abundance of teaching by engaged faculty who are excited to teach the next generation. Our state of the art virtual units are also highly regarded as a great addition to this program!
Town Hall Dates TBD Soon!
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Learn more
The Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck surgery provides surgical care in the specialties of Pediatric ENT (ears, nose, throat), Head & Neck Surgery, Oncology, Neurotology, Facial Plastic and Skin Cancer Surgery, Laryngology, and General Otolaryngology.
Pediatrics Join a session!
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the McMaster University Pediatric Residency Program! The program is committed to providing the best education possible for our residents with skills in clinical pediatrics, research and education. Residents graduating from the McMaster pediatrics program are fully prepared for their ultimate career in either general consultative pediatrics or subspecialty pediatrics. Join us for our information sessions!
Pediatric Neurology Learn more
Thank you for the your interest in the Pediatric Neurology Residency program. Each of the neurologists in the division play an active role in teaching future generations of physicians.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Town Hall & Program Info
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program at McMaster University is one of the largest in the country and boasts exceptional residents who excel in both clinical and research domains. The program offers the full complement of physical medicine and rehabilitation disciplines, and has also kept pace with recent advancements in image-guided interventional therapy. Graduates from our program are well equipped to work in either academic or community practices
Plastic Surgery Check out the program details
Thank you for your interest in the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at McMaster University. The program is committed to training the next generation of skilled plastic surgeons who are guided by evidence-based methodologies and innovations. Our program is based at two main teaching hospitals: Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) which allow residents exposure to all facets of plastic surgery including burns and pediatric plastic surgery.
Follow @macplastics on Instagram to check out what our residents are up to!
Psychiatry Join our Info Sessions!
Learn more about the McMaster Psychiatry Residency Program. Attend a virtual Meet & Greet with current psychiatry residents, or register for an online info session. Ask questions about our Hamilton, Waterloo and Clinician Investigator Programs.
Visit our psychiatry residency program website for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Program Administrator, Jessy MacArthur
Public Health & Preventive Medicine Town Hall Session Info
Thank you for your interest in the Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency program. This academic and community-based program is built on the principles of population health, all levels of disease prevention, health promotion and protection. It prepares physicians to function flexibly and effectively in leadership roles in a wide variety of community health and academic/research settings.
Radiation Oncology Program Details & Links
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the McMaster University Radiation Oncology Program. Radiation Oncology is a rewarding clinical specialty that includes both hands-on, multidisciplinary care of cancer patients, as well as mastery over related basic science and technical skills.
Join Dr. Lee and our Residents at a virtual “town hall” meeting for MD students to learn more about Radiation Oncology and our Program. Please contact Nicole Molinaro to register. molinana@hhsc.ca
- Monday October 21st, 2024 at 6:00pm EST
- Monday November 18th, 2024 at 8:00pm EST
Urology Learn More
The Division of Urology has a mission that is based on excellence in clinical care, research, education and innovation.
Follow us on Twitter and Instragram to find out when upcoming virtual Town Hall meetings will be held.
Vascular Surgery Join our Town Hall
This program is dedicated to the delivery of quality and contemporary vascular surgery care to our patients. With one of the highest volumes of referrals and interventions in Canada, covering the entire spectrum of vascular disease, training with the division of Vascular Surgery at McMaster University offers a comprehensive and unparalleled learning experience. We provide extensive hands-on experience to our vascular surgery trainees accelerating their development into accomplished and independent surgeons.