Exeter

The population of the Town of Exeter is 4,500. It is part of the Municipality of South Huron which has a population of 10,000. The community has a catchment area in excess of 19,000 clients that includes surrounding areas of Grand Bend, Bayfield, the Municipality of Bluewater, North Middlesex and South Perth.

Exeter is 30 minutes north of London (Richmond St./Hwy. 4), 30 minutes west of Stratford, 30 minutes south of Goderich AND only 15 minutes to lake Huron and the sunsets at Grand Bend.

Within the Municipality, the village of Dashwood is home to a Medical Centre supported and maintained by the community. Located in the neighbouring municipalities are the Bluewater and Area Family Health Team in Zurich and the Grand Bend Community Health Centre located in picturesque Lambton Shores.

Hospital Information

  • South Huron Hospital Association
  • South Huron Medical Centre
  • Access to specialist referrals-ie. Endocrinology, OB-Gyn., General Surgery, Orthopedics, etc.
  • Diagnostic Services available: Laboratory, fully digital Imaging & Ultrasound (PACS) and Bone Mineral Density new in 2009
  • Cardiology-Holter and Loop recorders, ECGs, echocardiography and cardiac stress testing
  • Support Services: Home Care, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Diabetes Education, Speech & Language Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Dental and Optometry
  • Electronic Patient Records
  • 19 beds consisting of medicine, complex continuing care, and rehab
  • Palliative Care room for patient and family
  • Strong Community support services: ie. Day Away Programme, Mental Health, Flex Clinic and complementary Health Care providers
  • Access to specialist referrals-ie. Endocrinology, OB-Gyn., General Surgery, Orthopedics, etc.

Accommodations

Due to proximity of Exeter to London, learners will commute from London.

Training Opportunities

Opportunities for pre-clerkship, clerkship, electives, and/or residency are offered in the following specialties:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine*

*contact the Department of Family Medicine for core and elective training opportunities in the Distributed Education region

Related Links