Community Profiles

Below is an alphabetical list off each community in which ROMP can place learners, complete with a description of the community, the ROMP region in which it is located, hospital information, rotation opportunities and links to the community and hospital websites.  ROMP has preceptors in over 100 communities within south central Ontario.  Rotation availability will always be based on preceptor availability and so ROMP cannot guarantee that a rotation can be confirmed in your first choice community.  

If there are multiple communities listed in one heading, ROMP reserves the right to place learners who apply for that community group into any of the listed communities. 

Searching for communities is now easier!  When looking for a specific community, go to the main "Communities" page and selected the community from a drop down list.  Or, scroll down the page to see the entire list of ROMP communities.

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Barrie

Population: 135,000

ROMP Region: Two

Barrie is one of Canada's fastest growing communities and has much to offer both in recreation and profession.  Ninety parks are scattered within the city; many follow the shores of Kempenfelt Bay and offer biking, roller blading and walking trails.  Georgian College is based in Barrie and has partnered with many universities to expand the programs provided.

The Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie employs twenty-two-hundred staff and three hundred skilled physicians who work together to provide care for the citizens of Barrie and the surrounding area.  Barrie is also home to the Barrie and Community Family Health Team.

Royal Victoria Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Community Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• General Pathology
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Neurology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Plastic Surgery
• Respirology
• Sports Medicine
• Urology

www.city.barrie.on.ca

www.rvh.on.ca

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Brant County (Ayr - Brantford - Paris - St George - Waterford)

Population: 150,000

ROMP Region: One

A proud community with a strong First Nations heritage, Brantford has many festivals that celebrate its diversity and history. The Oshweken and Caledonia First Nation Reserves are just outside of Brantford; the community has maintained strong ties to its heritage.

The Brantford General Hospital employs two hundred and twenty five physicians and fourteen hundred well trained staff.   As part of the Brant Community Health System, which also includes the Willet Hospital in Paris, the Brantford General Hospital is the major hospital for the region.

Oshweken is home to the Six Nations Family Health Service, which is a Family Health Team on the reserve.

Brantford General Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Colorectal Surgery
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• General Pathology
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Internal Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Otolaryngologist
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatrics

www.city.brantford.on.ca

www.bchsys.org

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Cambridge

Population: 125,000

ROMP Region: One

Cambridge is a picturesque community with a historic charm.  Cambridge's industrial past is rooted in the textile industry; the Hespler Mill ensured that throughout the Great Depression, at least one member of every family was employed at the mill.  Today Cambridge's industry is a result of its key location in the heart of the "Technology Triangle' and convenient access to major highways.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital has over eleven hundred non-medical employees and over two hundred medical staff all working together to provide quality care to the patients that they serve.  Cambridge is home to both the Grandview Family Health Team and the Two Rivers Family Health Team as well as Healthlink Medical Centre.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Geriatrics / Gerontology
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Sports Medicine

www.city.cambridge.on.ca

www.cmh.org

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Center Wellington (Elora - Fergus)

Population: 10,000

ROMP Region: One

Centre Wellington is the official name of the amalgamated community that is composed of Fergus and Elora. Fergus is the largest town within the amalgamated community.  The region's beauty is enhanced by the strong agricultural roots; the economy is heavily reliant on the surrounding farms. 

Over two-hundred and thirty staff support the health professionals at Groves Memorial Hospital and provide a range of services to the citizens of Centre Wellington.

Fergus is home to the Upper Grand Family Health Team.

Groves Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• General Surgery

www.centrewellington.ca

www.fergus-ontario.com

www.elora.info

www.gmch.ca

www.wellingtonhealthcarerecruitment.ca

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City of Kawartha Lakes (Bobcaygeon - Fenelon Falls - Lindsay - Woodville)

Population: 72,000

ROMP Region: Four

The City of Kawartha Lakes is comprised of a number of small communities including Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Kirkfield, Omeemee, Woodville and Lindsay, which is the largest town in the region.  The extra wide main street of Lindsay offers many quaint shops and restaurants.  The Farmer's Market occupies a side street every weekend in the summer. 

Ross Memorial Hospital has one-hundred dedicated physicians working at the hospital; the emergency department is covered by eighteen physicians and experiences forty-one thousand visits per year.

Ross Memorial Hospital (Lindsay)

The City of Kawartha Lakes is home to the Fenelon Falls Family Health Team.

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology
• Cardiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery

www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca

www.kawarthalakesdoctors.org

www.cklfamilyhealthteam.com

www.community-care.on.ca

www.rmh.org

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Clarington Township (Bowmanville - Newcastle)

Population: 38,000

ROMP Region: Four

Bowmanville is a larger community within the ROMP region and is on the cusp of the Greater Toronto Area.  Bowmanville has amalgamated with the village of Newcastle to become Clarington Township. The hospital and the municipality are the two largest employers in the community and many people take advantage of the Go Train lines that run between Oshawa and Toronto to commute to the city.

The Bowmanville site of the the Lakeridge Health Network employs four hundred people and has thirty-four family physicians and thirty-six specialists working at the hospital providing an number of services.

Lakeridge Health Network - Bowmanville Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

www.bowmanville.com

www.clarington.net

www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca

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Collingwood

Population: 17,000

ROMP Region: Two

At Collingwood, the Niagara Escarpment dips prominently towards Georgian Bay.  This formation is known as Blue Mountain and has become one of the most popular ski destinations in Ontario.  Wasaga Beach, the worlds largest fresh water beach, is only minutes away. The wide, decorative main street is lined with specialty shops and boutiques.  When coupled with the region's unique geography, the picturesque town creates an ideal four season destination.

Nearly seventy physicians work at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, which also serves the area surrounding Collingwood and employs four hundred and thirty people.

Collingwood is home to the Georgian Bay Family Health Team.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Cardiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine

www.town.collingwood.on.ca

www.mycollingwood.ca

www.cgmh.on.ca

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Drayton - Palmerston - Listowel

Population: 2,600

ROMP Region: One

In 1999, several communities, including Palmerston, amalgamated to create the town of Minto.  Drayton also joined with several communities to create the community, Mapleton.   The communities celebrate the value of country life.  Both Palmerston and Drayton have a large presence of old order Mennonites traveling by horse and buggy.

Palmerston Hospital has formed an administrative alliance with the Louise Marshall Hospital (Mount Forest) and the Groves Memorial Hospital (Fergus) and created the North Wellington Health Care Corporation.  The Corporation employs two hundred staff and thirteen general and specialized practitioners.

Drayton is home to the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team.

Palmerston and District Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.town.minto.on.ca

www.nwhealthcare.ca

www.wellingtonhealthcarerecruitment.ca

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Erin

Population: 11,830

ROMP Region: 1

The Town of Erin is represents an amalgamated population and is comprised of the communities Erin and Hillsburgh as well as the hamlets of Ballinafoad, Brisbane, Cedar Valley, Crewson's Corners, Orton and Osringe.   Originally a community dependant on milling and manufacturing, most of of the region's population work in near by cities, although farming is still a key aspect of the area's industry.  Its keen location in the "Technology Triange" and lower taxes are also drawing many businesses to Erin's new industrial park. The BIA  strives to promote the village of Erin by promoting local shopping, encouraging people to "shop outside the box".  Many amenities, including 400 kilometers of hiking trails are abundant in the region.

The East Wellington Family Health Team serves the people in the Township of Erin, with two locations, one in the village of Erin and the other in Rockwood. Between the two sites, the Family Health Team employs six physicians and six nurses and offers Primary Care as well as Nutrition and Mental Health Services to the residents.

There is no hospital in Erin.

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.erin.ca

www.ewfht.ca

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Fort Erie

Population: 30,000

ROMP Region: One

Known as the "Gateway to Canada", Fort Erie is located along the beautifully winding Niagara River and the eastern basin of Lake Erie, just across from Buffalo, New York.  When the summer months arrive, the population of Fort Erie expands with people who arrive at their cottages along the sandy shores of both Lake Erie and the Niagara River. 

The Douglas Memorial Hospital is part of the Niagara Health System, which employs over four thousand staff and is supported by five hundred physicians. Ten physicians hold privileges at Douglas Memorial, which is one of the smaller sites.

Douglas Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Ophthalmology
• Palliative Care
• Pediatrics

www.forterie.on.ca

www.niagarahealth.on.ca

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Georgina - Keswick - Sutton

Population: 42,346

ROMP Region: 3

The town of Georgina operates as a Township and includes Keswick and Sutton as well as the smaller communities of Pefferlaw, Port Bolster, Udora and Willow Beach in its council and operations.  Keswick is the largest community in the region, while Sutton reflects the history of Georgina.  The communities' locations along the shores of Lake Simcoe and plentiful public and private beaches throughout the region created an ideal retreat for those living in Toronto. In the late 1980s major highway development improved transportation between the city and the communities within Georgina and transformed the region from cottage country into a commuter homestead. 

There are a number of health providers in Georgina who serve the citizens.

There is no hospital in Georgina.   

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.town.georgina.on.ca

www.georginachamber.com

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Guelph

Population: 115,000

ROMP Region: One

The city of Guelph is a vibrant culture set in beautiful natural surroundings.  Not too far from Elora, hiking and summing are readily available at the Elora Gorge.  Parks and riverside green spaces are spread throughout the community and offer walking and biking trails as well as picnic and play areas.

There are many facilities that provide quality health care in Guelph.  St. Joseph's Health Centre, Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services as well as The Masi Centre are all excellent facilities. Guelph is also home to the Guelph Family Health Team.   The Rural Ontario Medical Program has preceptors who work out of Guelph General Hospital and Homewood Health Centre.

Homewood Health Centre is a leader in mental health and addiction treatment, providing specialized psychiatric services to all Canadians. Homewood is a highly specialized provincial and national resource. A fully accredited facility, Homewood has always achieved the highest standards in quality care.

Guelph General Hospital

Homewood Health Centre

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Family Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• General Pathology
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Respirology
• Sports Medicine
• Vascular Surgery

http://guelph.ca

www.gghorg.ca

www.homewood.org

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Haldimand County (Caledonia - Cayuga - Dunnville - Hagersville - Haldimand)

Population: 50,000

ROMP Region: One

Haldimand County is an amalgamated region composed of the smaller communities Dunnville, Hagersville, Jarvis, Kohler, Caledonia and Cayuga.  With thousands of acres of healthy farmland in Haldimand County, the agriculture industry thrives.  Located along the banks of the Grand River, Haldimand County is a renowned fishing enthusiast's paradise.

Two hospitals provide service to the communities within Haldimand County: The Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Dunnville and West Haldimand General Hospital in Hagersville

Hagersville is home to the Haldimand Family Health Team.

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital

West Haldimand General Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Pediatrics

www.haldimandcounty.on.ca

www.hwmh.ca

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Haliburton

Population: 15,000

ROMP Region: Four

Haliburton's main industry is tourism.  With a bustling business centre, complete with an assortment of shops, Haliburton also has natural attractions that bring thousands of vacationers a year to the region.  The Haliburton Forest is a natural asset at 50,000 acres of privately owned forest and operates many adventures and activities throughout the year from educational wolf seminars to tree top hikes.

The Haliburton Highlands Health Services employs two-hundred and fifty staff who work at both the Haliburton and Minden Site of the Hospital Corporation.  Nine physicians have active privileges at the hospital and several other courtesy physicians help to provide specialist care.

Haliburton is home to the Haliburton Family Health Team.

Haliburton Highlands Health Services - Haliburton Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.haliburtoncounty.ca

www.hhhs.on.ca

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Halton Hills (Acton, Ballinafad, Georgetown, Limehouse Norval)

Population: 55,000

ROMP Region: Three

Georgetown began as a small mill town along the Credit River.  Although today Georgetown is on the cusp of the Greater Toronto Area, the community is surrounded by farms and fields.  Through its unique position, the community is able to offer a variety of economical and recreational opportunities.  Georgetown has amalgamated with Acton, Ballinafad, Limehouse and Norval to create the larger community, Halton Hills.

Halton Healthcare Services is a multi site hospital corporation that employs two-thousand-six-hundred staff and two hundred and sixty physicians.  The Georgetown site is located on 17 acres of land, creating the look and feel of a community hospital.

Georgetown is home to the Halton Family Health Team.

Halton Healthcare Services - Georgetown Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

www.downtowngeorgetown.com

www.haltonhills.ca

www.haltonhealthcare.com

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Innisfil

Population: 31,175

ROMP Region: Three

The Township of Innisfil is composed of the many tiny hamlets and communities that line the western shore of Cooks Bay, off of Lake Simcoe, as well as Churchill, Innisfil Heights and Cookstown.   Innisfil began as a seasonal community for people living in Toronto to retreat to cottages in the summer. However, these cottages have now been transferred into year round homes with many of the residents working in the surrounding cities of Barrie and Toronto.  Cookstown is a regional hub, with plentiful shopping opportunities through both outlet and specialty stores.  The annual "Wing Ding" is a garage sale held the first weekend of June each spring.

There are several family physicians serving the residents of the Township of Innisfil.

Innisfil does not have a hospital.

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.town.innisfil.on.ca

www.innisfilchamber.com

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Kinmount -  Minden

Population:  6,000

ROMP Region: Four

As part of the Canadian Shield, Minden is tucked amongst lakes and forests.  Starting as a logging town, Minden turned to farming as the timber depleted.  Since the end of the second world war, Minden has increased its appeal as a tourist destination.  Minden is the largest community within the amalgamated community of Minden Hills, which includes the townships of Anson, Hinden, Snowdon and Lutterworth.

The Minden hospital is part of the Haliburton Highlands Health Services. The Minden Medical Centre is located above the Minden Hospital emergency room and is supported by the Haliburton Family Health Team, a team of nine family physicians from Haliburton.  Two-hundred and fifty staff work at both the Haliburton and Minden Site of the Hospital Corporation to  share administration costs.

The Kinmount and District Health Centre provides care for Kinmount's residents and is serviced by two physicians.

Haliburton Health Services - Minden Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.mindenhills.ca

www.hhh.on.ca

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Kitchener-Waterloo

Population: 375,000

ROMP Region: One

Located in the "Technology Triangle", Kitchener-Waterloo is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.  The region bustles with commerce and is expanding as an academic centre. The twin cities are home to two universities, a college and a new satellite campus of McMaster Michael DeGroote School of Medicine.

There are two hospitals that serve the citizens of Kitchener-Waterloo.  The hospitals share physicians and administration staff, allowing for more services to be offered at each. 

Kitchener-Waterloo is also home to two Family Health Teams; The Centre For Family Medicine and New Vision Family Health Team.

Grand River Hospital

St. Mary's Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Cardiology
• Colorectal Surgery
• Critical Care Medicine
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Family Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Geriatrics/Gerontology
• Hematology
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Plastic Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Sports Medicine
• Surgical Oncology
• Respirology
• Urology

www.kitchener.ca

www.city.waterloo.on.ca

www.grandriverhospital.on.ca

www.smgh.ca

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Markdale - Flesherton

Population (Markdale): 1,400

Population (Flesherton): 700

ROMP Region: Two

Markdale is a quaint community heavily reliant on farmers, with cattle, sheep and grain as primary crops.  Aside from the agrigate roots of the village, Markdale is also home to five industrial businesses - a furniture factory, a safety footware manufacturer, a leather label manufacturer, an aluminum extrusion manufacturer and Chapmans' ice cream factory.  Both towns, Markdale and Flesherton, are situated on the Niagara Escarpment and abount in outdoor recreational opportunities.

Markdale is home of the Markdale site of Grey Bruce Health Services. As the only hospital along the Hwy 10 corridor between Owen Sound and Orangeville, the Markdale site has a busy emergency department that sees a number of automobile accidents annually.  Funding to increase the site in the coming years has been obtained, and the Markdale site will soon be undergoing an expansion.

Markdale is also serviced by a mental health group. A new Community Health Centre, with a Nurse Practitioner and physician, is slated to open soon.  Flesherton residents are served by  2 physicians who work out of the Flesherton Family Practice clinic.

Grey Bruce Health Services - Markdale Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.village.markdale.on.ca

www.theflesherton.ca

www.gbhs.on.ca/markdale

www.centregreydocs.com

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Markham - Stouffville

Population: 310,000

ROMP Region: Three

Markham is at the northern part of the Greater Toronto Area.  The town of Markham consists of four communities: Markham Village, Unionville, Miliken and Thornhill.  The blend of architecture from Markham's farming roots and the industrialized city that it has become blend to create a look and feel that is very unique.

Combined with the physicians working at the Uxbridge site, there are three-hundred and fifty physicians working for the Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation, which is a multi site facility.   The Markham site of the hospital is the larger of the two sites and is the centre of community care for the region.

Markham-Stouffville Hospital Corporation - Markham Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

www.markham.ca

www.msh.on.ca

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Midland - Penetanguishene

Population (Midland): 17,000

Population (Penetanguishene): 9,400

ROMP Region: Two

Midland is rich in culture and heritage.  As the first Canadian settlement of the French Jesuits, Ontario's only Catholic pilgrimage exists at Saint Marie Among the Hurons, named also for the First Nations people who first lived there.  Midland is the urban hub of the Southern Georgian Bay Region.

Penetanguishene is Ontario's oldest community, with a rich heritage stemming from the Aboriginal, French and English settlers who first populated the area.  Penetanguishene hosts French and English Catholic, public and secondary schools and has the only protestant separate school in Ontario.  As an active community year round, there are waterfront walking and cycling trails and numerous parks to enjoy in the summer. 

Georgian Bay General Hospital operates sites in Midland and Penetanguishene.  Approximately six hundred and twenty-five staff work between the two hospitals, with 2/3 of the staff employed at the Midland site.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, located in Penetanguishene, is a fully accredited psychiatry hospital, employing approximately 1,100 staff.  The facility provides the province's only maximum secure forensic hospital for clients who are served by both the mental health and justice systems.  Internationally recognized for its contributions to scientific knowledge on violence and the assessment and treatment of mental disorders, Waypoint has a clear focus on education and research. 

Midland is home to the North Simcoe Family Health Team.

Georgian Bay General Hospital (Midland)

Penetanguishene General Hospital

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Community Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Psychiatry

www.town.midland.on.ca

www.penetanguishene.ca

www.gbgh.on.ca

www.mhcva.on.ca

www.doctorsworkandplayongeorgianbay.ca

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Milton

Population: 90,000

ROMP Region: Three

Milton began as a small mill town.  Today, the original gristmill is gone, but the mill pond is still the centre of the community.  Making its way south from Tobermory, the Niagara Escarpment surrounds Milton before continuing down to Niagara Falls.  The escarpment provides miles of land for hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.

Halton Healthcare Services is a multi site hospital corporation that employs more than two thousand and seven hundred staff and two-hundred and ninety physicians.  The Milton Site is built on 30 acres and is a bright, modern facility that receives over 31,000 Emergency Room visits annually.

Milton is home to Primary Care Family Health Team.

Halton Healthcare Services - Milton Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Urology

www.milton.ca

www.miltonweb.ca

www.haltonhealthcare.com

New Tecumseth (Alliston - Beeton - Tottenham)

Population: 28,000

ROMP Region: Three

Alliston is the largest urban center within the amalgamated community of New Tecumseth, which also includes Beeton and Tottenham. Situated in the southern end of Simcoe County, nestled in the Nottawasaga Valley and graced with meandering rivers and rolling hills, Alliston is ideally located within central Ontario.

The Stevenson Memorial Hospital has over two hundred and fifty employees and over seventy medical staff who deliver health care excellence to the community with a focus on primary and ambulatory care.

Alliston is home to the Alliston Family Health Team as well as three other medical clinics.  In Tottenham, six physicians serve in a family clinic with a pediatrician in the same building.

Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca

www.smhosp.on.ca

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Newmarket

Population: 84,000

ROMP Region: Three

Newmarket gained its name from the weekly farmer's market that enticed shoppers from Toronto to shop at the 'new market' instead of the 'old market'.   This farmer's market has been held every Saturday since the town was established and is a great place to meet friends, buy local produce and other hand-made wares.  The downtown core has maintained its historic charm through the architecture and decorations that line the main street.

Southlake Regional Hospital has transformed itself from a small community hospital to a modern regional centre.  Through twenty-four hundred employees and over three hundred physicians working at Southlake, the hospital strives to deliver exceptional service to the communities it serves.

Newmarket is home to the Southlake Family Health Team and Family Medicine Teaching Unit.

Southlake Regional Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

www.town.newmarket.on.ca

www.southlakeregional.org

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Niagara Falls

Population: 85,000

ROMP Region: One

The majestic allure and power of the waterfalls located in the city named from them attract millions of tourists each year to the region and has dubbed Niagara Falls the "Honeymoon Capital of the World".   Located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Niagara Falls has many sandy beaches and waterfront activities.

The Greater Niagara Site is one of the three largest sites of the Niagara Health System, which employs over four thousand staff and is supported by five hundred physicians.  Over one hundred of these physicians have active privileges at the Greater Niagara Site.

Niagara Falls is home to the Portage Family Health Team and the Niagara Medical Group Family Health Team.

Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Plastic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Urology

www.niagarafalls.ca

www.niagarahealth.on.ca

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Niagara on the Lake

Population: 14,500

ROMP Region: One

Niagara on the Lake (NOTL) is a picturesque community with a diverse economy that encompasses the cultural, agricultural, historical and ecological qualities of the region.  Tourism is a large part of the economy which is also driven, in part, by the vineyards that create the basis for much of the agricultural economy.

Niagara on the Lake is home to the NOTL Family Health Team.

Niagara Health System (NOTL Site)

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine

www.niagaraonthelake.com

www.notl.org

www.niagarahealth.on.ca

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Norfolk County (Delhi - Jarvis - Port Dover - Simcoe)

Population: 15,000

ROMP Region: One

Norfolk County is a municipality that was created by the amalgamation of the smaller communities Port Dover, Port Rowan, Simcoe and Delhi.  The municipality spans a large region, of which thirty percent is covered with trees.

The Norfolk General Hospital provides quality care for the people of Norfolk County.  The hospital is serviced by five-hundred dedicated employees and thirty four active physicians.  An additional forty physicians act as consultants or visit the hospital to add specialty services to the hospital.

Norfolk General Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Cardiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Psychiatry

www.norfolkcounty.on.ca

www.ngh.on.ca

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Northumberland (Cobourg - Port Hope)

Population: 17,000

ROMP Region: Four

Rich in a unique combination of heritage, history and cosmopolitan charm, Cobourg has earned Best City citations from the Globe and Mail and a reputation as a community in which work and life can be enjoyed in balanced amounts.  Northumberland is the amalgamated name of the town of Cobourg, the municipality of Port Hope and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Anwick/Haldimand.

Northumberland Hills Hospital delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services.  Mental health care, chemotherapy, dialysis and 16 other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basiss through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists.  As well the hospital offers a full range of diagnostic services, including MRI, CT and mammography. Northumberland Hills Hospital employs approximately 600 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians and volunteers.  The

Northumberland Hills Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

www.cobourg.ca

www.nhh.ca

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Orangeville

Population: 28,000

ROMP Region: Three

Although the downtown is no longer the economic hub of the region, the downtown core of Orangeville is filled with one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants that are unique to the area.  A twenty four kilometer trail system connects Orangeville to the Trans Canada Trail and to the Bruce Trail.  The community is surrounded by recreational and farm land, whose produce contributes to the economy as well.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is serviced by twenty-three family physicians and twenty-seven active specialists.  The hospital is a two site facility with thirty-three continuing care beds at a satellite site in Shelburne.

Orangeville is home to the Dufferin Area Family Health Team.  Shelburne has the Mel Lloyd Family Health Team.

Headwaters Health Care Centre

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics

www.orangeville.org

www.townofshelburne.on.ca

www.caledon.ca

www.headwatershealth.ca

www.physicianswanted.ca

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Orillia

Population: 32,000

ROMP Region: Two

Orillia is nestled between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching and is the business centre for many of the small surrounding communities.  The region's largest employer is Casino Rama, located on the nearby First Nations Reserve.  Orillia also hosts the headquarters for the Ontario Provincial Police.

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital recently expanded their hospital to offer many regional services to the surrounding communities.   One-hundred and thirty two active and associate staff physicians work to create a caring hospital environment.

Orillia is home to the Couchiching Family Health Team as well as the Orillia Family Health Network.

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Nephrology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Plastic Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Urology

www.city.orillia.on.ca

www.osmh.on.ca

www.orillia.com

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Owen Sound

Population: 22,000

ROMP Region: Two

Owen Sound's rich heritage is celebrated through many facets.  As the final stop on the Underground Railway, the annual Emancipation Festival is a three day celebration that commemorates those who made the journey.  To recreate the historic atmosphere of Owen Sound's downtown, the historic society assists store owners to restore the original facade and architecture of the buildings.

Grey Bruce Health Services Corporation - Owen Sound Site is serviced by sixty specialists and twenty-one family physicians who are supported by one-thousand other health professionals.

Owen Sound is home to the Owen Sound Family Health Team.

Grey Bruce Health Services Corporation - Owen Sound Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist
• Medical Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pathology (Anatomical)
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Respirology
• Urology

www.e-owensound.com

www.gbhs.on.ca/owensound.php

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Peterborough

Population: 75,000

ROMP Region: Four

Peterborough is a beautiful community that is continuously growing.  With a diverse economy, Peterborough has a mixture of agriculture and industry.   Walking and biking trails weave their way through the city and along the water front. 

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is a newly constructed, state of the art facility with two thousand staff members and three hundred and fifty physicians providing excellent care. 

Peterborough is home to several Family Health Teams: Chemong Medical Centre, Peterborough Clinic, Greater Peterborough Family Health Team, Peterborough Community Family Health Team.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anatomical Pathology
• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Cardiology
• Colorectal Surgery
• Community Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Hospitalist (FM)
• Internal Medicine
• Nephrology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Palliative Care
• Pediatircs
• Plastic Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Sports Medicine
• Urology

www.city.peterborough.on.ca

www.prhc.on.ca

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Port Colborne

Population: 25,000

ROMP Region: One

Located at the entrance to the Welland Canal and with the longest locks in the world, Port Colborne's culture is rich with maritime history.  The waterfront offers miles of sandy beaches and great fishing; parks and walking trails are also abundant. 

The Port Colborne General Site of the Niagara Health System is serviced by twenty-four physicians and provides excellent care to the people of Port Colborne and surrounding area.

There is a Family Health Organization clinic on-site at the hospital.

Niagara Health System - Port Colborne Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine

www.city.portcolborne.on.ca

www.niagarahealth.on.ca

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Port Perry

Population: 10,000

ROMP Region: Four

Port Perry united with Cartwright, Reach and Scugog Townships to create an amalgamated township.  Port Perry is the largest centre in this region.  Situated along the shores of Lake Scugog, Port Perry is a historic community with Victorian architecture housing many unique antique and specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants.

Lakeridge Health Services at Port Perry is a small hospital with just under two hundred staff.  Twenty-eight general practitioners work at the hospital and have expanded their scope to include several specialties.  Three general surgeons and three general internists provide specialties to the hospital.

Lakeridge Health Services - Port Perry Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery

www.discoverportperry.ca

www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca

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St Catharines

Population: 160,000

ROMP Region: One

Dubbed "The Garden City" because of the booming greenhouse industry in St. Catharines is the most prosperous in the country providing Canada with fifty percent of all nursery stock.  Within the community are acres of groomed parks and gardens filled with trails for walking and cycling.

With over one hundred active physicians, the St. Catharines Site of the Niagara Health System is one of the largest sites within the network.  It is also one of the oldest hospitals in Canada.

St. Catharines is home to The Garden City Family Health Team.

Niagara Health System - St. Catharines Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesiology (Royal College)
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Oncology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Physical Medicine/Rehab
• Plastic Surgery
• Rheumatology
• Sports Medicine
• Urology

www.stcatharines.ca

www.niagarahealth.on.ca

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Stayner

Population: 3,600

ROMP Region: Two

Clearview Township was created in 1994 when the Townships of Nottawasaga and Sunnidale merged with the towns Stayner and Creemore.  The overall population of the Township is 14,088 with Stayner and Creemore as the largest hubs; Stayner's residential population is 3,600 and Creemore's is 1,500.  The Township is located on the Niagara Escarpment and an extensive trail system using both the Bruce and Ganaraska Trail systems as well as public trails links the communities together.  Construction, Manufacturing and Agriculture employ a greater than average portion of the workforce.   Stayner is the location of the only nut free facity of the Reinhart Foods factory and Creemore is the home of  the Creemore Springs brewery.

A walk in clinic with several family physicians serves the public and the physicians who work in Stayner and Creemore have hospital privileges in Collingwood.

There is no hospital in Stayner.

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.clearview.ca

www.cgmh.on.ca

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Thorold

Population: 18,000

ROMP Region: One

The community of Thorold centrally located in the Niagara Region and its territory is widespread with agricultural, commercial, industrial and residential land.  Thorold is well connected to surrounding communities with its position along the Welland Canal and its proximity to the major highways and several international bridge crossings into the United States.   With a local transit route within the city, economists predict that Thorold will experience one of the highest growth rates within the Niagara Region over the next 50 years.   

There are several family physicians who serve the needs of the community.

There is no hospital in Thorold.

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine
• Pediatrics

www.thorold.com

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Town of the Blue Mountains (Clarksburg - Meaford - Thorbury)

Population: 10,000

ROMP Region: Two

With the expansive shores of Georgian Bay to the north and the prominent ridge of the Niagara Escarpment to the south, Meaford is one of the beautiful four season destinations within the Georgian Triangle.  In 2002, Meaford broke the he Guinness World Record for having the most scarecrows in one place; every year they celebrate their victory by adding a few more. 

Grey Bruce Health Services (Meaford Site) is a small hospital with one hundred and sixteen employees along with a number of specialist physicians who travel from Owen Sound to service the hospital.  Residents of Thorn bury and The Town of the Blue Mountains both use the Meaford hospital.

Grey Bruce Health Services - Meaford Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Family Medicine

www.meaford.ca

www.thornbury.ca

www.thebluemountains.ca
www.gbhs.on.ca/meaford.php

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Trent Hills (Campbellford - Hastings - Havelock - Norwood - Warkworth)

Population: 12,500

ROMP Region: Four

Trent Hills is the name of the amalgamation of the towns Campbellford, Hastings and Warkworth.  As the largest community, Campbellford's economy is centered around its role as the hub.  The hospital, school system and town are the largest employers.  Rolling hills offer both manicured and untouched forest trails for hiking and cross county skiing.

Campbellford Memorial Hospital employs two hundred and six staff with nine physicians who have active privileges serving the hospital as well.

Trent Hills is home to both the Trent Hills Family Health Team and the Northumberland Family Health Organization.

Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery

www.trenthills.ca

www.cmh.ca

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Uxbridge

Population: 19,000

ROMP Region: Four

Uxbridge is a small picturesque community whose township has incorporated many of the surrounding hamlets, including Coppings Corners, Goodwood, Leaksdale, Sanford, Sandy Hook, Siloam, Udora and Zephyr.   The small town's lavish appreciation for art and literature stems from its early industry with Uxbridge Piano and Organ Company as well as with its ties to the Canadian Novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery, who made Leaksdale her home when she moved to Ontario.

The Uxbridge site of the Markham Stouffville hospital employs eleven full time family physicians, nine of whom actively participate in hospital work through the emergency room and in patient care.

Markham-Stouffville Hospital - Uxbridge Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Hospitalist

www.town.uxbridge.on.ca

www.uxbridge.com

www.msh.on.ca

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Wasaga Beach

Population: 16,000

ROMP Region: Two

Wasaga Beach is a relatively new town; although settled in the early 1900s, it was not incorporated into a town until 1974. Until then, the community was comprised mostly of cottages and seasonal business that would close during the winter months.  During the depression, as people from Toronto lost their homes and their jobs, they began to move to Wasaga Beach for permanent residency.  The beach front became crown property in the 1950's to protect the region's reputation of being a safe and appealing summer retreat. 

The population of Wasaga Beach has grown more rapidly than many Canadian communities.  In 1974, the population was only 4,034.  Today the population is divided with two categories; there are 16,00 permanent residents and 16,000 part time residents.  In addition to these two population numbers, Wasaga Beach experiences over two million visits per year.  Due to its linear geography, Wasaga Beach has several complexes with stores and restaurants instead of a single downtown core. 

Wasaga Beach is home of the Southern Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, which provides healthcare to the community along with several other physician offices.  Physicians working in Wasaga Beach typically have hospital privileges in Collingwood.

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Family Medicine

www.wasagabeach.com

www.wasaga.com

www.wasagainfo.com

www.cgmh.on.ca

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Welland

Population: 70,000

ROMP Region: One

Welland's development and community heritage are infamously linked to the Welland Canal - the waterway that granted access between the St. Lawrence River and the upper Great Lakes.  Because the community is one of only a few bilingual communities in Ontario, several call centers have been established in Welland.

The Welland Hospital currently has seventy-eight physicians with active privileges, providing care to the community.  It is part of the Niagara Health System, which employs over four thousand staff and is supported by five hundred physicians.

Niagara Health System - Welland Hospital Site

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Hospitalist
• Internal Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Urology

www.city.welland.on.ca

www.niagarahealth.on.ca

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Wellington North (Arthur - Mount Forest)

Population: 5,000

ROMP Region: One

Wellington North, the most northern township in Wellington County, consists of Mount Forest and the villages of Arthur and Kenilworth.  The rich history of Mount Forest is displayed through its architecture, with many houses and buildings displaying pre-Victorian designs.  Mount Forest is situated on the Saugeen River and has many hiking and biking trails meandering throughout the town.

Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) is a rural, acute-care facility providing a wide range of services.  LMH serves a local and regional population of over 15,000 and treats over 19,000 people annually. Seven family physicians and several consulting specialists work at Louise Marshall Hospital.  The Corporation employs two hundred staff and thirteen general and specialized practitioners.

Mount Forest is home to the Mount Forest North Wellington Family Health Team.

Louise Marshall Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Anesthesia (FPA)
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine

www.mountforest.ca

www.nwhealthcare.ca

www.wellingtonhealthcarerecruitment.ca

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West Lincoln (Beamsville - Grimsby - Smithville)

Population: 24,000

ROMP Region: One

Grimsby's thriving agricultural industry is only one of many environmental aspects of this quaint town. Grimsby is located along the Niagara Wine Route that offers many wineries, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and inns.  Grimsby has grown significantly over the past decades.

The West Lincoln Memorial Hospital employs over three hundred staff who work together to provide excellent care to those living in Grimsby and surrounding area.  The hospital is serviced by seventy-seven physicians; the Niagara Midwifery Group delivers babies at the hospital.

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Core and Elective Placements Available in:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Psychiatry

www.town.grimsby.on.ca

www.wlmh.on.ca