Program Information - University Information
Updated August 15, 2011
The University Of Western Ontario
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Shaping the Future of Health Care
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding education within a research intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.
Values
As leaders who are committed to exceptional results, we embrace the following core values:
- Commitment to innovation, knowledge creation and scientific excellence
- Student-centred curricula which fosters academic leaders, critical inquiry, and a passion for lifelong learning
- Compassionate, patient-centred care
- Inter-disciplinarity, collaboration and outreach
- Respect for diversity in culture and perspectives
- Accountability to our community of scholars and to the public
Through its resources as a major academic institution, The University of Western Ontario is committed to providing postgraduate education designed to meet specific Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada/College of Family Physicians of Canada program objectives, as well as requirements of the Medical Council of Canada in a manner applicable to future medical practice.
All of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's postgraduate medical programs are integrated to ensure each resident a comprehensive educational experience in his/her chosen specialty.
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides a formal faculty-wide Academic Half-Day Program for all residents. These sessions address the required generic skills of medical practice and are designed to provide an opportunity to learn about non-specialty specific topics such as biomedical ethics, medical legal issues, management skills, communication skills, quality assurance, health care policy, community health issues, and abuse. A Resident Appreciation Day is also part of the program and sponsored by the Professional Association of Interns and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO). Additional information about each of our residency programs can be found in the CaRMS Program directory online.
Schulich is home to more than 2,700 students and trainees, and more than 1,800 full- and part-time faculty members in clinical and basic medical sciences, dentistry, and Robarts Research Institute.
With approximately $140 million in research funding annually, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is home to the internationally renowned Robarts Research Institute, 22 Canada Research Chairs, and hundreds of other world-class research teams and investigators. Our research vision is integrated with the London hospitals' academic missions and Lawson Health Research Institute, allowing seamless transition in a dynamic environment for faculty members and residents interested in research projects.
Areas of medical and dental research excellence include:
- biomedical imaging
- cancer
- cardiovascular, respiratory health and metabolic diseases
- maternal, fetal, child and family health
- infection and immunity
- musculoskeletal health
- neuroscience and mental health
Some emerging areas of strength include:
- aging and geriatric medicine
- clinical pharmacology and personalized medicine
- environment and health
- genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
- health services delivery and policy
- innovative surgical therapies
- population health
Western's Faculty of Medicine was established in 1881; the Faculty of Dentistry was created in 1964. The two faculties merged in 1997. The Faculty was named the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2005 in recognition of a $26-million donation from Seymour Schulich. The gift supports annual scholarships for medicine, dentistry and graduate students.
The University of Western Ontario is located in London, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1878, Western has grown in reputation and size to become an internationally recognized teaching and research institution. Western has a population of over 32,000 students including approximately 1,600 international students from more than 60 countries.
Today, Western provides the best student experience among Canada's leading research-intensive universities. As a resident, you will benefit from Western and Schulich's tradition of excellence in clinical training, as well as its collegial environment which fosters leadership skills and personal growth.
All programs at Western commence on Sunday, July 1, 2012, with a mandatory one-day Orientation in London, Ontario on Friday, June 29, 2012. ACLS will be provided to those residents who have not previously been certified. Residents must have CMPA coverage. Residents must also register and hold a valid certificate of registration authorizing postgraduate medical education from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (http://www.cpso.on.ca).
The London hospitals have additional credentialing and start up requirements such as a Health Review/ N95 mask fitting, Electronic Patient Record Training plus the completion of Infection Control, Sepsis, Violence In the Workplace and Ontarians with Disabilities learning modules. These additional requirements must be completed before July 1st and will be communicated to you in a letter from the hospital. Failure to complete them will impact your ability to start training on time.
University registration fees are currently $550 (subject to change). There will be no resident tuition fees charged to Canadian graduates at The University of Western Ontario (subject to change).
See terms of the contract of the PAIRO - CAHO Agreement - The Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario/The Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (http://www.pairo.org).
There are two main teaching centres situated on five sites, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario postgraduate training programs. These include the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London.
In addition to the affiliated teaching hospitals, Schulich provides training in an extensive number of sites throughout Southwestern Ontario, including Windsor, St. Thomas, Chatham, Sarnia, and Stratford. Residents from many programs participate in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network (SWOMEN). SWOMEN is a partnership of more than 45 communities providing Rural Regional medical education and exceptional clinical experience to Schulich undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. SWOMEN community rotations are fully funded to include accommodation and travel.
The community orientation of this initiative has had a great deal of appeal for many residents. This spectrum of resources, along with the size of the programs at Western, offers many opportunities to structure the residency program to meet personal career needs.
London Health Sciences Centre
http://www.lhsc.on.ca
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada's largest teaching hospitals as a result of the merger between University Hospital and Victoria Hospital in October 1995.
Dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research, LHSC has a capacity of 854 beds and 20 bassinets. Our physicians and staff of nearly 15,000 care for more than 1,000,000 inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients annually.
First and foremost, London Health Sciences Centre provides primary, secondary, tertiary and selected quaternary services for the communities of London and Middlesex. The hospital serves as a regional referral centre for selected, highly specialized tertiary and quaternary clinical services for those communities beyond London and Middlesex.
Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre serves as a regional referral centre providing specialized paediatric services to children in southwestern Ontario. Children's Hospital also supports other Ontario regions, especially northwestern Ontario, through its transport system.
Lawson Health Research Institute is the research arm of St. Joseph's Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre. Lawson is one of the largest hospital-based research institutes in Canada attracting over $50 million in research funding each year. The Institute has six investigative divisions: maternal and newborn health, imaging, clinical research, molecular medicine, musculoskeletal research, and geriatric and rehabilitation research. A partner initiative of London Health Sciences Centre and Lawson Health Research Institute is Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR).
London Health Sciences Centre is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario and the two share not only staff and students but also a commitment to high quality education and research. Teaching and research spires include:
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiac Care
- Medical Imaging
- Multi Organ Transplantation
- Neurosciences
- Oncology
- Orthopaedics / Sports Medicine
- Reproductive Medicine
- Robotic Assisted Surgery
- 3D Ultrasound, Surgical Visual System
Spread over three million square feet of property, London Health Sciences Centre is comprised of three sites. Restructuring has led to many building projects and the second phase is now complete. London Health Sciences Centre also includes two community health centres, the Byron Family Medical Centre and the Victoria Family Medical Centre, and the London Regional Cancer Program.
London Health Sciences Centre works with area hospitals in providing outreach programs and has a great number of collaborative partners and affiliations across the city and province including:
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind
- Child Health Research Institute
- Coordinated Stroke Strategy
- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic
- John P. Robarts Research Institute
- Kidney Foundation
- London Regional Cancer Centre
- Provincial Cardiac Care Network
- Ronald McDonald House
- St. Joseph's Health Care London
- Siebens Drake Research Institute
- Thames Valley Children's Centre
St. Joseph's Health Care
www.sjhc.london.on.ca
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph and situated in London, Ontario, Canada, the St. Joseph's is a major patient care, teaching and research centre.
St. Joseph's programs and those of its respective facilities have significant teaching mandates with affiliations to The University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College. There is also a close working partnership with London Health Sciences Centre as many of the departments are integrated to provide consistent city-wide services.
St. Joseph's Health Care London includes five key role areas: acute/ambulatory care, specialized mental health care, long term care, complex care and veterans care, and rehabilitation and specialized geriatrics.
St. Joseph's Hospital has expanded its role in day surgery and treatment and illness prevention, with its evolution into an ambulatory care centre. The hospital includes current centres in urology, hand and upper limb surgery, diabetes, urgent care, and the Ivey Eye Institute. A full range of diagnostic services supports care focused on health and healing through prevention and treatment. Current areas of specialty include: urology, otolaryngology, breast care, rheumatology, osteoporosis, orthopedics, and gerontology.
Parkwood Hospital was established in 1894 by the Women's Christian Association of London, Parkwood Hospital joined St. Joseph's Health Centre in 1997. Today through a variety of inpatient, outpatient and outreach services Parkwood Hospital serves program areas of: rehabilitation (including spinal cord, brain injury, stroke and amputee care); complex care (including palliative, transitional and respite care) specialized geriatric services (including geriatric and musculoskeletal rehabilitation care); and veterans care (including an operational stress injury clinic).
Regional Mental Health Care programs strive to provide a positive, respectful, culturally sensitive environment that understands the unique needs of every individual. Our care providers assist patients in their personal journey beyond the limitations of illness and toward recovery. The overarching goal of the recovery philosophy of care is grounded in a treatment program which focuses on helping each patient live a full and meaningful life. St. Joseph's works closely with patients and families to identify goals and learn what is important to them on their journey to recovery.
The St. Joseph's Health Care London website at www.sjhc.london.on.ca has links to all of the affiliated facilities and partners, including Parkwood Hospital, Lawson Health Research Institute, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, and St. Joseph's Family Medical and Dental Centre.
Additional Information
- London, Ontario - further information
http://www.goodmovelondon.com/
- Western and Schulich - general enquiries
www.schulich.uwo.ca/medicine/postgraduate/
Tel. 519-661-2019
Email: postgraduate.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca
- CaRMS
The Ontario Faculties of Medicine and Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care have agreed to the following policies for the first iteration of the PGY1 match. It is important to note that individual programs may have specific criteria that are used to review applications. Please carefully review the program specific criteria as well as the provincial criteria listed below. The CaRMS match at Ontario medical schools will be open to both:
- Graduates of LCME/CACMS accredited schools or a school of osteopathic medicine who are Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents and NOT previously registered in a postgraduate medical training program (CMGs)
- and International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
First Iteration: There will be two parallel streams (CMGs and IMGs), with designated positions for each stream. There will be no crossovers or transfers across the two streams.
Second Iteration: All unfilled positions will be committed to the second iteration of CaRMS and will be open to all candidates including graduates of Canadian medical schools (CMGs) and international medical graduates (IMGs) who fulfill the eligibility criteria.
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