Five physicians work within the Tavistock Medical Centre and provide 24 hour care to the community. The student will be exposed to a four-physician practice in a fishing village of 400 on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula which serves an extensive tourist area. This practice includes office and hospital practice - obstetrics, paediatrics, geriatrics, emergency service and minor surgery, with a special interest in hyperbaric medicine. There is an opportunity to participate in sports, including scuba, windsurfing, cross- country skiing, hiking and snowmobiling. This elective provides a busy general practice with a fast pace in a small town setting.
Some hospital practice is also available.
On Saugeen river. Canoeing, fishing, golfing. In summer 30 mins from beach. In winter 30 to 90 mins to downhill or cross country skiing. Wide range of community gerneral surgery.