Subspecialty Training

About the Program

McMaster University offers a two-year sub-specialty residency training program in Gynecologic Oncology with the option of a one-year clinical research position.  This program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  The residency position is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.  One resident is awarded a residency position every year.

The program provides educational exposure to an extensive variety of clinical and surgical cases in the field of Gynecologic Oncology, including advanced laparoscopic surgery, multi-visceral cytoreductive surgery, sentinel lymph node mapping, and systemic therapy.  Core rotations include Radiation Oncology (2 blocks); Medical Oncology (2 blocks); Intensive Care Unit (1 block); Elective (1 block); and Gynecologic Oncology (18 blocks) according to the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Surgical training is enriched with a longitudinal 6-month rotation in Vascular Surgery and surgical selective opportunities including colorectal surgery, robotic surgery, and colposcopy.  Protected research and academic time is also ensured to optimize medical knowledge in the management of gynecologic malignancies and to contribute to advancement in the field.  Funding for attendance and presentation at the national and international meetings is available.  Mentorship from distinguished academic faculty, including 5 Gynecologic Oncologists, 3 Radiation Oncologists, and 2 Medical Oncologists, combined with an abundant volume of complex cases, provides for an exceptional training experience.

The primary training site is the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.  Patients are referred from within the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), which also includes Burlington and most of Norfolk, an area that includes a diverse population of over 1.4 million people. 

In conjunction with the vast range of clinical and surgical cases, research support and mentorship, and the innovative and patient-centered approach of Hamilton Health Sciences, the residency training program in Gynecologic Oncology at McMaster University is positioned to provide residents with an outstanding training opportunity.

​Electives

For information on Electives in Gynecologic Oncology, please visit McMaster University's Obstetrics & Gynecology "Electives" page prior to contacting the Electives Coordinator.

Application Process  ​

The application process for the 2022/2023 program is now closed. Starting January 1, 2023, we will accept applications for the 2024/2025 academic year. The deadline date for 2024/2025 applications is May 31, 2023

For further information on how to apply, required documentation and to submit your application, please visit the Fellowship Application Portal. Reference letters are to be addressed to the program director and emailed directly to the fellowship administrative assistant, heathershiskoski@mcmaster.ca.  Under the reference section of the application, please upload a document listing your referees and their contact information.     Inquiries regarding the program should be directed to Heather Shiskoski,  Fellowship Administrative Assistant – Education. Please visit our web page, McMaster University's Obstetrics & Gynecology, "Contact Us" page for full contact information.

Incomplete applications with missing documents will not be considered. ​​

Program Directors and Committee Members