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Visiting Resident & Fellow Electives
Are you a resident or clinical fellow looking to complete an elective at Western University? Find information here about opportunities for visiting trainees to participate in short-term electives (up to six months) within our accredited residency programs. To apply, you must be currently enrolled in a residency or fellowship training program and meet eligibility requirements, including licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
Find Eligibility & Application Instructions
Ontario-Enrolled Trainees
For trainees currently enrolled in a residency or fellowship program in Ontario, including work permit-holders.
Trainees Outside Ontario
For trainees in a residency enrolled in another Canadian province, including work permit holders, as well as Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents training outside of Canada.
International Trainees Outside Canada
For trainees who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and are completing training outside Canada. Work permit requirements apply.
Who Should I Contact?
• Department of Medicine (London-based rotations):
Email: domvse@lhsc.on.ca
You must contact this office before arranging any Department of Medicine elective.
• Distributed Education (Southwestern Ontario – outside London & Windsor):
Email: distributed.education@schulich.uwo.ca
• Windsor rotations:
Contact: Bianca Vasapolli
Email: bianca.vasapolli@wrh.on.ca
• International citizens in residency or fellowship training outside of Canada:
Contact: Kate O'Donnell
Email: kate.odonnell@schulich.uwo.ca
• All other inquiries:
Contact: Tara Coletti
Email: tara.coletti@schulich.uwo.ca
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