Consultant backup includes a full time, on site general surgeon and anesthetist. Regular visiting consultants in many specialties. An interest in teaching and cross-cultural medicine is required as we are a teaching practice of the Dept. of Family Medicine at Queen s University. Full time physicians will be considered for adjunct academic appointments through Queen s University.
Patients are predominantly aboriginal and are friendly and welcoming to medical staff.
Practicing medicine in this environment is diverse, challenging, and very rewarding. Regular teaching rounds with visiting specialists allows for ongoing medical education. Family physicians work as part of a dynamic health care team, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, home care, psychology, dietary and public health. Arrangements can be made for site visits through Susie Jackson. This will allow you and any significant others to visit our community and meet members of our health care team.