The Academic Program

Is the medical curriculum in London and Windsor the same?

Yes, the curriculum requirements and evaluation is the same although students at the two program sites may have different experiences due to their class size, faculty and structure of learning time outside the classroom, through small groups, clinical methods, etc...

Are the exams in London and Windsor the same?

Yes.

Will the entire four-year program be taught in Windsor?

No. While students are based in Windsor for the full four years of the MD program, students will travel for a minimum four-week rural or regional placement outside of London or Windsor during clinical clerkship (Year 3), as do London-based students. This is a requirement of all students in the Schulich MD program to encourage a broader understanding of medical practice in both large urban centres and smaller communities.

Where exactly is the Windsor Program taught?

Classroom instruction takes place in the new Medical Education Building on campus at the University of Windsor adjacent to the Anthony P. Toldo Health Education & Learning Centre. Hands-on training including clerkships and electives will occur in hospitals and community settings in Windsor and throughout Southwestern Ontario.

How do students receive training and evaluation in clinical methods? Is there a Clinical Skills Learning Program in Windsor?

Year 1 and 2 students in London and Windsor can expect the same clinical learning experiences and opportunities with simulated and real patients. A clinical skills learning space in the University of Windsor's Medical Education building mirrors the Clinical Skills Learning Program facility in London.

Western has a MD-PhD program and MD-Eng program. Will these be offered in Windsor as well?

No.

Which postgraduate residency programs are offered in Windsor? Can I do my entire training in Windsor?

SWOMEN Windsor offers residents both core and elective postgraduate training in General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. Sub-specialty community rotations are also widely subscribed. At this time, however, you can not do your entire residency training in Windsor.

What is the academic structure like in Windsor?

Dr. Tom Scott is Associate Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Program and Director, Medical Education at the University of Windsor. Dr. Raphael Cheung continues to serve as Assistant Dean, SWOMEN WIndsor. A full staff team is available in Windsor to support Windsor Program curriculum, program management, and student affairs. The functions of the administrative office mirror the services provided to students and faculty in London. To contact the Windsor Program Office, click here.

I understand technology plays an important role in delivering the curriculum. Is this true and how?

Yes, distance education tools and techniques including videoconferencing and webconferencing are essential tools for teaching at distributed learning sites. A main 150-seat lecture hall at Western and two 50-seat lecture halls at the University of Windsor site have been equipped with state-of-the-art videoconferencing technology, including cameras and microphones at the seat level to accommodate discussion between faculty and students at both sites. The technology is supported by a dedicated videoconferencing link between the London and Windsor campuses.

Who teaches in Windsor?

Existing faculty members from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry departments as well as existing and new faculty members at the University of Windsor will teach in Windsor. They teach all Schulich Medicine students using distance education tools and techniques mentioned above. In addition, more than 200 Windsor-based physicians are involved as lecturers, mentors, and instructors for both the Windsor Program and SWOMEN training opportunities.