Goderich

Goderich is a town of 7,500 people situated upon scenic bluffs overlooking Lake Huron, about one hour northwest of London on highway 21. In addition to first class health care facilities, the “Prettiest Town in Canada” has great beaches, plenty of local shopping, a major recreation centre and nearby local live theatre. While a town steeped in history, Goderich is a major centre for services to the surrounding west part of Huron County, including specialized medical care.

Hospital Information

  • Alexandra Marine and General Hospital
  • 54 beds: 30 active care, 4 complex continuing care, 20 psychiatry
  • Hemodialysis unit
  • Ontario Breast Screening site
  • OTN videoconferencing
  • 24 Hour ER
  • 11 Family Physicians, 1 General Surgeon, 1 OB/GYN, 2 Psychiatrists and 1 Internist

Accommodations

  • Fully furnished apartment
  • Cottage in Bayfield

Travel Opportunities

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

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine*
  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry

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

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