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Family Medicine Residents and medical students who wish to explore the possibilities of a rural practice or just become more familiar with rural medicine, are welcomed to the Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale. (Also see Practice Support section)

To inquire about a rotation:

U of T family medicine teaching practice residents contact Margaret Bucknam, Program Manager familymed.postgrad@utoronto.ca
UWO students and Residents contact SWOMEN (Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network)
Dr. Brian Power, 519-924-2012 (O), 519-986-3887 (H) bmpower@bmts.com is a preceptor and is affiliated with the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario.
Margaret Doig, Administrative Assistant, Centre Grey Hospital, Markdale, 519-986-3040 x6124 mdoig@gbhs.on.ca

To inquire about locum coverage, contact: Dr. Brian Power, 519-924-2012 (O), 519-986-3887 (H) bmpower@bmts.com, or Dr. Harvey Winfield, 519-924-2012 (O)

Health Professionals Recruitment Tour

Come visit our Centre Grey community booth when the Health Professionals Recruitment Tour, sponsored in part by PAIRO (Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario) comes to Ottawa, Queens, U of T, McMaster and UWO October 4-8, 2009 and Sudbury November 12, 2009. We would love to meet you.

UWO Discovery Week

Each June, the Centre Grey Hospital welcomes two students who have completed first year medicine at the University of Western Ontario, as part of their Discovery Week program.

Questions You May Have

Q: Where would I live while I am doing a rotation in Markdale?

A: A comfortable and furnished small apartment within walking distance of the hospital is available to visiting residents and students while they are at the Centre Grey Hospital. It is provided by the local Centre Grey Health Services Foundation. Talk to Margaret Doig, Administrative Assistant, Centre Grey Hospital, Markdale, 519-986-3040 x6124 mdoig@gbhs.on.ca to inquire about arrangements.

Q: What would I do at a small hospital such as Centre Grey in Markdale?

A: The entire hospital staff welcomes residents and students who choose to work or volunteer at our hospital. You have the opportunity here to experience the full spectrum of a rural practice, working with staff in a wide variety of roles, depending on the stage of your training. You may take part in office visits, inpatient care, emergency and surgery, all in a supportive setting.

Q: What would I do in my ‘off’ time?

A: Your ‘off’ time is a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the area, whether or not it is new to you. You could choose to bike, ski (downhill or cross-country), golf, curl, canoe, rock climb, hike the Bruce Trail, and participate in local cultural events, organizations and communities. The physician recruitment and retention committee will provide you with information and be happy to take you for a tour of the community to help you get to know the surrounding area.

Q: How long would it take to drive to Markdale from Toronto?

A: Markdale is less than 2 hours from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The Markdale community appreciates that it is close enough to Toronto to enjoy the wide variety of cultural and shopping experiences, and at the same time, far enough away to appreciate living in a countryside of natural beauty with so many outdoor recreational activities. Public transportation is limited; it is preferable to have access to a vehicle.

Other questions? – Click on info@centregreydocs.com – we will be pleased to answer your e-mail inquiry.