Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism
Prerequisites & Admission Process
Hematology Residency
All residents training in Hematology at McMaster must have three to four years of training in an approved Internal Medicine Residency Training Program. Residents who are unsure of their eligibility for our program should contact the Postgraduate Medical Education Program prior to contacting the Hematology Program Director.
Ontario Ministry of Health Funded Positions
Residents who are eligible for Ontario Ministry of Health funded training positions should apply though the Canadian Residency Match Service (CaRMS). Residents unsure if they qualify for training in Ontario should consult the published requirements for eligibility available on the website for the McMaster University Postgraduate Medical Education Program. Further information is also available at The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care websites.
All trainees applying through CaRMS should submit the following documents:
- A completed Postgraduate Medical Education Application Form
- A minimum of three (3) letters of reference (with one being from the resident’s Internal Medicine Program Director).
- Medical school transcripts
- A personal letter of up to 750 words that outlines the resident’s motivation for choosing a career in hematology and reasons for applying to McMaster University.
- A curriculum vitae
- Proof of citizenship must be provided since only Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed immigrants can apply to CaRMS positions in Ontario. One of the following documents should be submitted: Canadian birth certificate; Permanent Resident card (both sides of card); Record of Landing, clearly showing the date of landing; or Passport page showing Canadian citizenship.
- International Medical Graduates who meet the criteria for Ontario Ministry of Health funding must also provide documentation of prior postgraduate training and medical practice experience, as well as score reports from the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination/Qualifying Examination.
Government Sponsored Positions
Applicants who will not be funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health (e.g.
visa trainees) should not apply through CaRMS and should send their
application package directly to the Postgraduate Medical Education
Office before September 1st. Packages of those eligible for training
at McMaster University will be forwarded to the Program Director in
September for further consideration.
Application packages for non-Ontario Ministry of Health-funded positions
should provide the following documents:
- A completed Postgraduate Medical Education Application Form
- A minimum of three (3) letters of reference (with one being from the resident’s Internal Medicine Program Director)
- Medical school transcripts
- A personal letter of up to 750 words that outlines the resident’s motivation for choosing a career in hematology and reasons for applying to McMaster University.
- A curriculum vitae
- Details of sponsorship
- Documentation of successful completion of the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination.
Post-Residency Training in Hematology and its Subspecialties
The Hematology Residency Program is not responsible for coordinating applications for additional training in Hematology or its subspecialties. Trainees interested in pursuing post-residency clinical training should contact the individuals below.
Thrombosis
Ms. Lynda Hill (assistant to Dr. John Eikelboom)
hillynd@hhsc.ca
905.527.4322 X44768
Hemostasis and Coagulation
Dr. Cathy Hayward
Transfusion Medicine
Ms. Genie Leblanc (assistant to Dr. Donnie Arnold)
Malignant Hematology
Dr. Tom Kouroukis
