Canadian Medical Residency Guide

2010 Quota – Total Positions 8

Quota

IMG Quota

Dalhousie University

1

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McGill University

1

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McMaster University

–

–

Memorial University

–

–

Queen’s University

–

–

Université de Montréal

2

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Université de Sherbrooke

2

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Université Laval

–

–

University of Alberta

1

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University of British Columbia

–

–

University of Calgary

–

–

University of Manitoba

–

–

University of Ottawa/Université d’Ottawa

–

–

University of Saskatchewan

–

–

University of Toronto

–

–

University of Western Ontario

1

–

University of Manitoba Strengths: Essentially one-on-one teaching throughout.

Dedicated physician staff, with strong support staff. Emphasis on clinical synthesis of patient data in Cardiac Nuclear Medicine, Endocrinology, Bone Mineral Density.

Common Clinical Encounters: Risk assessment of ischemic heart disease. Determination of extent of ischemia. Evaluation of patient for skeletal metastases. Myocardial function assessment.

Pediatric and adult skeletal trauma.

Clinic (hrs/wk)

Reading (hrs/wk)

First third of program

35–40

Varies

8 hrs/wk, no evenings

Second third of program

35–40

Varies

8 hrs/wk, no evenings

Final third of program

35–40

Varies

8 hrs/wk, no evenings

Workload

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McGill University

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Research Expectations: Expected to do research in Radiopharmacy and Cardiac Nuclear Medicine rotations (may continue beyond the rotation). Expected to present from these projects or other research at Canadian and/or international conferences.

Strengths: Small program, lots of staff/resident contact. High caseload, with lots of Pathology. Modern equipment—two PET-CT scanners.

Areas to Improve Program: More formal discussions at the XRAY viewbox. Improvements to academic half day program (ongoing).

Workload: First year of program: First year is typical PGY1 year; same demands as Internal Medicine.

Second phase of program: Years 2–5 are hospital-based in two large teaching hospitals. Electives in other hospitals are allowed.

Pediatric Nuclear Medicine will also be done in a pediatric hospital. A typical week is 40 hours in the hospital. Lots of reading time during the day (typically two to three hours per day). On-call shared with staff on weekends.

> Useful Electives/Experience: Nuclear Medicine. Cardiology.

Research Expectations: Research is encouraged and can be done for a period of up to one year, with a minimum requirement of one publishable study during residency. Up to 3 months of dedicated research time is provided to the resident to undertake research project.

Areas to Improve Program: We are open to evaluation of the program by residents. Individual residents can potentially have their programs modified to suit them.

MEDICAL STUDENT TIPS > Useful Electives/Experience: Cardiology. Oncology/Hematology.

Endocrinology.

> Other: Do an elective or more in Nuclear Medicine and show enough interest to get a strong reference from your supervisor(s).

Make it clear that you are highly motivated to do Nuclear Medicine and have the right background. Show that it is Nuclear Medicine you’re interested in and not Diagnostic Radiology: Doing an elective in Radiology to show that you understand the difference between the fields and prefer the approach of Nuclear Medicine would be helpful.

Canadian Medical Residency Guide

MEDICAL STUDENT TIPS Endocrinology.

> Other: Investigate the field so that it is apparent that you know about Nuclear Medicine. Acquire some knowledge of career paths in Nuclear Medicine. Develop an interest in computers.

University of Western Ontario Number of Reference Letters and Due Date: Three, due no later than December 15.

Personal Letter Information and Due Date: Due no later than December 15.

Strengths: Excellent facilities and teaching staff. Broad clinical exposure. Extensive opportunities for research.

Other Key Features: Excellent teaching. Program will pay for many of the books needed.

Common Clinical Scenarios: Rule out metastases (bone scan).

Rule out fracture (bone scan). Diagnosis and risk stratification of ischemic heart disease. Evaluate thyroid function. Evaluate renal function.

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