The McMaster Psychiatry Postgraduate Program at the Waterloo Regional Campus is to promote the achievement of the Royal College CanMEDS competencies such that graduates will be well-trained to work as psychiatrists in community hospitals and outpatient settings, to provide care for marginalized and vulnerable populations.

Unique highlights of the program include:

• Training in a variety of hospital, community and rural settings.
• Training that supports the development of the knowledge, skills and experiences required to function independently as a competent psychiatrist in a community based setting
• Outstanding clinical learning opportunities in a variety of settings
• Robust psychotherapy training
• A cohesive resident group
• A unique system for academic learning in the One Room Schoolhouse which has been very well received by the resident body
• Responsiveness to resident ideas and initiatives
• Individualized training experiences with flexibility by the program
• Strong support for scholarship in research, education and academic realms
• Dedicated, enthusiastic faculty