An initiative of
Dr. Justin Lee
Program Director
Nicole Molinaro
Radiation Oncology training at McMaster University is a 5-year program starting in PGY1 and takes place largely at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JCC) in Hamilton. Clinical experiences also occur at the Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster Children’s Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton. Training includes general medical and surgical oncology training, training in diagnostic imaging, pathology, palliative medicine, and emergency medicine, as well as extensive training in the evaluation and management of cancers in all body sites and specific radiation treatments related to those cancers. Training includes experience in both adult and paediatric oncology.
Radiation Oncology is a rewarding clinical specialty that includes both hands-on, multidisciplinary clinical care of cancer patients, as well as mastery over sophisticated radiation treatment technology. It combines patient-oriented clinical skills with knowledge of the fascinating, ever-changing field of cancer biology, anatomy-based three-dimensional imaging competence, and physics-based technical radiation treatment planning skills. It demands the development of competence in general medicine and palliative care, and specifically in evidenced-based clinical oncology, requires a commitment to excellent communication and collaboration skills, and provides a supportive, inspiring, multidisciplinary practice environment. It allows for a career focusing primarily on clinical practice, or for a highly academic career combining practice with education, research, and/or cancer control administration.
Ontario | |||
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Effective October 4th, 2023 | |||
PGY1 | $67,044.99 | ||
PGY2 | $72,804.48 | ||
PGY3 | $78,190.61 | ||
PGY4 | $84,712.26 | ||
PGY5 | $90,073.03 | ||
PGY6 | $95,190.86 | ||
PGY7 | $99,836.15 | ||
PGY8 | $105,844.41 | ||
PGY9 | $109,734.47 | ||
Professional Leave | 7 working days/year Additional time off provided for writing any CND or US certification exam, leave includes the exam date and reasonable travel time to and from the exam site. Additional RCPSC & CFPC Certification Examination Prep Time
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Annual Vacation | 4 weeks |
Meal Allowance | No |
Frequency of Calls | 1 in 4 In-hospital, 1 in 3 home |
Pregnancy Leave | 17 weeks |
Parental Leave | 35 weeks, 37 weeks if resident did not take pregnancy leave |
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan | Top-up to 84% 27 weeks for women who take pregnancy and parental leave; 12 weeks for parents on stand-alone parental leave. |
Provincial Health Insurance | Yes |
Extended Health Insurance | Yes |
Provincial Dues (% of salary) | 1.3% |
Dental Plan | 85% paid for eligible expenses |
CMPA Dues Paid | Under current arrangements, residents are rebated by Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for dues in excess of $300. |
Long-Term Disability Insurance | Yes – 70% of salary, non-taxable. |
Statutory and Floating Holidays | 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits; 10 stat days plus 1 personal floater. Residents are entitled to at least 5 consecutive days off over the Christmas or New Year period, which accounts for 3 statutory holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day), and 2 weekend days. |
Life Insurance | Yes, 2x salary |
Salary and Benefit Continuance | A resident that can’t work due to illness or injury will have salary and benefits maintained for 6 months or until end of appointment (whichever occurs first) |
Call Stipend | Regular: $127.60 in-hospital; $63.80 home call or qualifying shift on shift-based services. Weekend premium: $140.36 in-hospital; $70.18 home call or qualifying shift on shift-based services. |
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