University of Toronto
Toronto
Dr. Lisa Becker
Tracia Young
The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program at the University of Toronto is one of the largest program in Canada. Our Faculty has a strong commitment to resident education. Our program provides diverse opportunities for training, research and broad clinical exposure within the University of Toronto community. Residents receive financial support for conferences, research, books, technology and social programming. Our program alternates with Edmonton in hosting the Canadian Comprehensive Review Course in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Currently, there are 17 residents in our program.
UHN-Toronto Rehab, University Centre is the home base for PGY1-5 residents and the training site for most core PMR rotations. PGY1-2 residents complete General Internal Medicine, Medicine Sub-specialty, Neurology, Orthopaedics and surgical rotations at acute care sites and community hospitals. Residents also complete core PMR rotations at Bridgepoint Hospital, West Park Healthcare, St. John’s Rehab, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab and Providence Healthcare.
Yes, residents have opportunities to work with community staff in affiliated hospitals and in private offices.
Yes, some residents are done electives in Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver.
On-call responsibilities vary by service. Call guidelines outlined here. PGY2-5 residents complete home call and cover two rehabilitation sites.
Residents receive an annual educational allowance and additional funding is provided to support attendance at the CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting and the PMR Comprehensive Review Course.
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