Western University

Program Highlights

Type of curriculum: Block-based.

Curricular outline[1]:

PGY1: 28 wks FM (assigned to family practice); 4 wks each of electives, palliative care, OB/GYN, general surgery, general IM, geriatrics (hospital or LTC subject to availability).

PGY2: 24 wks FM (assigned to family practice); 4 wks each of adult emergency, pediatrics; 20 wks electives/core selectives (up to 12 wks of electives outside Southwestern ON is permissible; 4 wks can OOP over the 2-year program).

Unique features:

Faculty to resident ratio of 1:2. Educational opportunities include emergency medicine, hospital care, palliative care, elderly care, procedures, house calls are part of regular patient care, mental health care, teaching session every Wednesday morning and most Friday lunch hours.Error! Bookmark not defined.

Scholarly activities:

Mandatory resident research or quality improvement project with option to work with a group of residents.[2]

Community Highlights

Recreation: Outdoor recreation, ice rinks, 3 hockey arenas, active soccer organization, as well as softball, slo-pitch, and fast-ball leagues. Park and a “River Walk” walking trail. 40-minute drive from Lake Huron (Port Franks/Grand Bend).[3]

Cultural notes: Dutch and Portuguese populations.

Cost of living: 9% lower than the national average.[4]