Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Residency Program

The Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty training program at Western University is fully accredited through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). PGY4 and PGY5 residents in psychiatry are eligible to apply for the two-year subspecialty training program in Geriatric Psychiatry. Western ‘s Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty has launched Competency Based Medical Education in July 2022 consistent with Royal College requirements.

During the subspecialty training in geriatric psychiatry the PGY5 year consists of advanced training in outpatient, outreach and inpatient geriatric psychiatry and exposure to core related medical fields, including geriatric medicine. Elective opportunities include ECT/TMs, cognitive neurology, sleep medicine, complex care, and palliative care as well as extended campus opportunities. Residents will participate in a shared educational series in partnership with the Geriatric Medicine Residency Training program at Western. Residents will be supported to
participate in the annual CAGP national review course. Additionally, in the PGY6 year there is a half-day per week resident led longitudinal clinic. The flexibility of the PGY6 curriculum provides residents ample elective time in pursuit of scholarly activities.

Nestled between major urban centres Toronto and Detroit, London, Ontario grants the benefits of a large city in terms of clinical opportunities in both hospital and community-based settings, while also allowing residents the ability to enjoy outdoor activities with ease in the beautiful surrounding locales. Additionally, the connection to Western University comes with opportunities to work with world class researchers such as those affiliated with the Robarts Research Institute, Centre for Education Research and Innovation, Global Minds among others. Thanks to the favourable faculty to resident ratios that this program provides we can help residents meet their learning goals and address their needs with ease, with the goal of providing the best possible springboard for success.

We have several different clinical opportunities, including:

  • Acute Care Inpatients
  • Chronic Care Inpatients
  • Day Treatment Program
  • Outpatients | Outreach
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Residential Care
  • ECT & TMs
  • Neurology
  • Community Psychiatry
  • Forensics
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Palliative and Complex Care

Training Facilities Include:

  • London Health Sciences Centre
  • Parkwood Institute Mental Health
  • Community General Hospital, including St Thomas Elgin General
  • Community Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Virtual Care with Community Partners

Our Subspecialization Program also offers innovative learning opportunities in:

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Research
  • Leadership and Administration
  • Academic Education research and Innovation

Eligibility:

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Application Process

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Application Requirements:

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Dr. Tuoyo Awani
Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Program Director
Tuoyo.Awani@lhsc.on.ca

 

Jason Widdes
Program Administrator
PsychGeriatricSubspecialty@sjhc.london.on.ca

Application Dates: 

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Selection Process:

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For more information about the Geriatric Subspecialty program, please contact:

Dr. Tuoyo Awani
Geriatric Psychiatry Program Director,
Tuoyo.Awani@lhsc.on.ca

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Jason Widdes
Program Administrator
PsychGeriatricSubspecialty@sjhc.london.on.ca