Selectives/Electives
Electives are 2 week opportunities chosen by the Family Medicine Residents to explore further medicine specialities and subspecialities of their interest of choice. They are able to be organized both within Alberta and cross-country. Scroll down for newly added elective opportunities available to be booked by U of Alberta Family Medicine Residents.
For additional information regarding the process of setting up electives, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/urbanfmresidencyhandbook/electives
2023-2024 New Elective Opportunities!
Longitudinal group family practice and walk-in urgent care:
Duration:
Can be booked for 1, 2, or 4 weeks
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Description:
We are a busy, full scope (except for Obs) longitudinal group family practice. We offer facial and hair PRP, facial microneedling, Botox for migraines, and facial Botox that is done a few times a month. We also service a lot of walk-in, urgent care type presentations. Our patient population is largely blue collar with a lot of immigrants and refugees (from Ukraine, Latin America, Africa, the Middle-East, etc.). This elective is a fantastic opportunity for R2s who are close to transitioning into independent practice in a safe and supportive environment.
Hours:
The clinic is open from 6:30 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday and 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays. Residents would not be expected to start until 9 AM. Saturday attendance would be optional.
Preparation:
If the resident is interested in learning botox for migraines, they should read the highlights of the PREEMPT study. If the resident is interested in some cosmetics, the preceptor can send over some material to read ahead of time on botox/PRP/microneedling.
Preceptor:
There are several doctors in the clinic the resident can work with, but the main contact/preceptor would be Dr Brenden Kunimoto. Dr Kunimoto graduated from our rural program in Grande Prairie.
Contact Info: bkunimoto@ualberta.ca
Adolescent Medicine Elective:
Duration:
2 weeks
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta; Mainly around the Univeristy Hospital Area
Description:
Adolescent Medicine is a Pediatric Subspecialty, concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals with health issues within the context of the major biopsychosocial events that define the transition from childhood to adulthood. Training opportunities include an emphasis on mental health, chronic illness in adolescence, substance use disorders (including vaping), gender affirming care, transition to adult care, sexual and reproductive health, and care of adolescent-led families.
Hours:
Mon-Fri 0800-1730h, no evenings/weekends/statutory holidays
Objectives:
Utilize an approach to a confidential psychosocial adolescent history and review and counsel regarding strengths, home environment, healthy active living, peer issues, diet and eating disorders, substance use, academic performance, mental health and sexual and reproductive health issues.
Integrate the nuances of care of 2SLGBTQ+ youth, including a basic approach to gender affirming care for youth.
Reflect on the impact of chronic illness in adolescence.
Contact Info: To book through site administrator.
Plantary Health Elective:
Duration:
2 weeks
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
Description:
Planetary Health refers to "the health of human civilization and the state of the natural systems on which it depends." A two-week elective to introduce family medicine residents to planetary health and sustainable healthcare.
Hours:
Varies as each day differs!
Objectives:
At the end of this elective, participants will:
Gain an understanding of the anthropocene and the interconnectedness of human health and the environment.
Explore immediate, short-term, and long-term health consequences of climate-related events and frame the climate change crisis as a public health crisis.
Explore the health benefits of climate action.
Explore which patient populations are more at risk of suffering the consequences of climate-related events.
Understand the role health care systems play as a climate change contributor and explore possible mitigation strategies and opportunities.
Understand how physicians can actively participate in climate action and incorporate planetary health in their patient care.
Contact Info: To be booked through site administrator.