There are several diverse family practices in Grimsby as well as the surrounding communities of Smithville and Beamsville. All local physicians see their own inpatients, do prenatal care, do house calls and care for palliative patients at home or in hospice. The West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is largely community run with family physicians covering the ER, providing obstetrical services and GP anesthesia will collegial support from 4 internists, 3 OBGYN and 1 general surgeon.

Community website: Town of Grimsby & Township of West Lincoln

Hospital website: West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Key Stats

• Preceptors: 39
• CMG CaRMS Positions: 2
• 60 bed hospital (including 4 bed ICU) with catchment area of 50,000
• 800+ births per year and 25,000 ER visits per year

Contacts

Dr. Matthew Noble-Wohlgemut
Site Lead

Carol DeGiuli
Site Education Associate
degiulic@mcmaster.ca

Resident Quote

“If you want to finish your training in a learner-centered environment that provides many opportunities to become competent as a full spectrum practice family physician in a rural community, while also living close to urban centers, then Grimsby is the place to be!”