Postgraduate Program Report

Happy holiday season from the Postgraduate Program.

Innovation in Education:  The third annual Obstetrical Skills Workshop for PGY1 residents was held on November 16th at the Western Centre for Public Health and Family Medicine. Residents learned how to perform many key obstetrical procedures including artificial rupture of membranes, application of scalp clips, performing a vaginal delivery, perineum repairs and knot-tying to name a few. This day was a tremendous success, and I would like to extend a big thank you to all of those involved in the planning of and teaching at this cutting edge simulation-based workshop.

The 20th annual Family Medicine Residents of Western Fall Forum Resident Retreat took place from November 25 - 27 in Grand Bend. The retreat was a huge success. Many thanks to all those involved in organizing this excellent event.

The CaRMS recruitment weekends are rapidly approaching. This is always an exciting time of year where we have the opportunity to show our enthusiasm and demonstrate to applicants why this is a great residency training program. We can’t do this without your help so please mark your calendars with these important interview dates: 

  • CaRMS IMG interviews on January 13th, 2017;
  • CaRMS CMG interview weekend on January 21st and 22nd, 2017;
  • CaRMS 2nd iteration interview day on March 16th, 2017.

Internal Review:  The internal review for the 2-year program will take place on March 15, 2017.  We have started the process of completing the pre-survey questionnaires.  Many of you will be asked for input in completing these forms.  Furthermore, we will be requesting your presence at specific meetings with the internal review team.