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The town of Fergus, with a population of 23,000, is one of several rural communities that make up the County of Centre Wellington, which is located in southwestern Ontario, just over 100 km West of Toronto and approximately 24 km North of Guelph. Fergus and Elora, the primary communities, are charming heritage towns, offering a thriving cultural scene, a variety of festivals, events, outdoor adventures and year-round attractions.
Rural family physicians provide the bulk of the care to this community with support from local internists, general surgeons and obstetricians. Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) is part of the Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) (including hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston). It provides a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services, including 24/7 emergency care.
Program Highlights
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- Generalist Practices
- Family physicians in Fergus provide hospitalist inpatient care, and many also practice emergency medicine and obstetrics.
- Family Practice Obstetrics Group
- Weekly obstetrics rounds, prenatal clinics, and numerous delivery opportunities provide residents with robust training in family practice obstetrics.
- Emergency Medicine Care
- The program allows residents to tailor their learning experiences by picking up extra ER shifts, enhance their POCUS skills, and hone in on their clinical skills in this rural emergency department
- Blended Urban and Rural Training Opportunities
- Internal medicine and emergency medicine can be done in a blended format to allow for exposure to the “rural” way of comprehensive care and yet also access the acuity and specialty service approach in surrounding urban hubs including Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge
- Mennonite Community Connection
- Fergus and the surrounding areas have a significant Mennonite population, offering unique opportunities for medical training. Residents will gain valuable experience in understanding and addressing the specific healthcare needs and cultural considerations of the Mennonite community, enhancing their ability to provide culturally sensitive care
- Generalist Practices
This program is designed to prepare residents for a fulfilling career as rural family physicians, equipped with the skills and experiences needed to thrive in various medical contexts.
Community website: Township of Centre Wellington
Key info
CaRMS Positions
CMG CaRMS Positions: 2
Academic Hub
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Waterloo Regional Campus
10-B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, ON
Practice Information
Clinical Supervisors: 21
Clinical Supervisors are spread across practices in Fergus and Elora.
Affiliated Community Hospital:
Groves Memorial Hospital: 55 bed hospital, 600 births per year and 25,000 ER visits per year. Serving an area with population of over 34,500
Contacts
Filomena Incitti
Assistant Clinical Professor
Rural Stream Site Lead - Fergus
