With the implementation in 2017 of Competence By Design, a hybrid, outcomes-based approach to training and assessment that is more flexible and adaptable to societal change, our program continues to provide the highest level of innovative medical training nurtured by an interdependent learning environment, and we welcome numerous trainees from other services including the Physician Assistants from the Canadian Forces.

As a result of the dedicated efforts of our consultants and residents, in May 2015 we introduced one of the first Canadian Perioperative Ultrasound rotations. This is now one of the most highly rated rotations in our program.

We continue to develop our administrative structure and evaluate its efficiency. In 2015, we started working on a state of the art electronic database to allow our program leaders to improve communication with trainees, streamline our evaluation process and modernize our time management and scheduling. VENTIS is now functioning effectively as the backbone of our clinical and academic administrative structure.

We offer exceptional leadership at Western in simulation and training in Crisis Resources by highly skilled educators who maintain an unparalleled level of excellence and who are also involved nationally in developing the Canadian Simulation program. Along with the new, state of the art, simulator, we have the structure that will allow us to maintain a meaningful presence in this field.

Our department offers a wide variety of subspecialty training opportunities in anesthesia, with a large case volume which allows us to be among the top Canadian training programs in resident clinical exposure.

In addition, our residents regularly participate in national and international electives, including medical missions, with ongoing support from faculty and departmental leadership.

Research

Our trainees continue to pursue and work on high quality research projects which they have presented at both the national and international level. We are committed to supporting and encouraging resident research and provide administrative and financial support to all residents who are participating in research projects, including in-training Masters degrees.

You can find great information about our CBD program here.