Community Notes:

• Lots of small town charm, many community events
• Hiking, kayaking, swimming and tubing at the Elora Gorge

Strengths of the site:

• Large scope of practice – all family physicians provide hospitalist inpatient care, many do emergency medicine and obstetrics. Will prepare you well for different contexts you may work in as a rural family physician
• Strong family practice obstetrics group – weekly OB rounds, prenatal clinics and many deliveries
• Flexible – can pick up extra ER shifts, OB call, surgical assist etc. to tailor to your learning interests
• Very engaged preceptors – all family physicians are happy to work with learners and teach, even if they are not primary preceptors for residents
• Academic days with the Waterloo Regional Campus – strong home base for academic teaching days, all in-person with excellent presenters and small groups discussions.
• Connected with a larger groups of supportive residents and administrative staff

Potential drawbacks:

• Can be very busy (but lots of learning!)
• Commuting