Residency Education
The Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa is proud to offer 2 successful postgraduate residency programs.
CCFP-EM Residency Program
What makes our Program so special?
- Our STAFF! - Country and worldwide leaders in research, ultrasound, simulation and medical education
- Our terrific relationship with the 5-year Royal College Program – sharing resources, educational activities, social events
- Our outstanding Academic Days – A weekly line-up of Resident-led Case Rounds, Grand Rounds, M&M Rounds and dedicated CCFP-EM teaching by passionate staff Emergency Physicians
- CCFP-EM Board Exam readiness through scheduled practice exams and practice orals
- Our Simulation Curriculum led by experts in Simulation-Based Education (fellowship opportunities available)
- Longitudinal Pediatric Curriculum at CHEO – you will be the most senior resident scheduled in the Acute Care area
- Our nationally recognized Ultrasound Experts, 2 weeks of supervised ultrasound training and Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Certification (fellowship opportunities available)
- We support your scholarly activity with a locally developed Research Guide, Research Supervisor and Methodologist
- Courses offered: ACLS, ATLS ($1000 Education Fund), ACLS instructor course for a discounted price*
Royal College Residency Program
- This 5-year program has expanded from ½ position per year in 2002 to 10 spots per year (8 for Canadian graduates and 2 for international medical graduates), making it the second largest in Canada
- 100% of Canadian graduates and 93% (14/15) of foreign medical graduates have passed the Royal College exams
- Dr Lisa Thurgur is Program Director who is very highly regarded by her residents
- Our residents enjoy the many educational opportunities provided by DEM, as described below:
- Residents must complete and present a research project by the end of 3rd year, submit an abstract to CAEP or other meeting, and submit a manuscript by the end of 5th year
- Residents are encouraged to undertake a fellowship during 4th year and some also do a 6th year fellowship
- The program received an excellent evaluation during the 2010 Accreditation by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada