This programme is approved by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada for the complete four years of training. The first year consists of Internal Medicine. The second year comprises three months of Rheumatology, three months of Orthopaedic Surgery, three months of Neurology and an elective related to neurolocomotor disability. Rotations in EMG and neuromuscular disorders, cardio-respiratory rehabilitation and paediatric rehabilitation are recommended. The integrated training includes clinical rounds and presentations, pathophysiology seminars, and regular examinations of academic knowledge and clinical skills.
Research is active in many areas of neurolocomotor disability.
A strong biomedical engineering resource is available. Health Sciences Home Page or the McMaster University Home Page.