abbotsford family medicine program. what makes a great residency? the people you work with!
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ABBOTSFORD
Family Medicine Program
What makes a GREAT residency?
The people you work with!
Our PeopleSite Director: Holden Chow
Family Doctor
Married, with 2 boys
Cyclist
Musician
KaiElan
“I love our residents. They become our family. We love seeing them mature as people and physicians.”
Our PeopleCoordinator: Nancy
Used to work in the film industry
Now takes care of the world’s best actors: residents
The Maker of Schedules
The Grantor of Vacations
The Collector of Forms
The shoulder to lean on...
Our People – a Family Album
Maureen Collector and
distributor of Evals
Maureen Collector and
distributor of Evals
Dr. Elizabeth Watt Youth clinic, prison
med, distributor of chocolates
Dr. Elizabeth Watt Youth clinic, prison
med, distributor of chocolates
Dr. Bernie Schopf Gen surg, most likely
to be found with feet up playing video games
Dr. Bernie Schopf Gen surg, most likely
to be found with feet up playing video games
Dr. Husband Behaviour medicine,
best smile award!
Dr. Husband Behaviour medicine,
best smile award!
Dr. Andrew Park ER and EBM medicine,
most likely to teach you how to insert chest tube...
Dr. Andrew Park ER and EBM medicine,
most likely to teach you how to insert chest tube...
Dr. Reg Peters ER, Sports med,
most likely to let you do random injections....
Dr. Reg Peters ER, Sports med,
most likely to let you do random injections....
Our Family DocsFull service FP’s with busy practices, lives & families
Some with new kids, some with teenagers & horses
Black belts, mountain bikers, skiers/boarders, photographers, national board members, hockey fans, great golfers, terrible golfers, tech geeks, avid travellers…
and ALL are dedicated to you becoming a great family physician! Dr. Vaish And Dr. Chow at
our year-end bowling party!
Our Resident FamilyChristina
Social Media queenFinder of cool cultural events
AHD coordinatorOwns a hedgehog!
ChristinaSocial Media queenFinder of cool cultural events
AHD coordinatorOwns a hedgehog!
BethLocally raisedWellness repKnows all the best hikes around
Recently married!!!
BethLocally raisedWellness repKnows all the best hikes around
Recently married!!!
JohnOur Tech GuruFather to the most adorable baby girl
“I’ll design an app for that”
JohnOur Tech GuruFather to the most adorable baby girl
“I’ll design an app for that”
GinaFitness expert – least likely to need solar vinyl weight loss suit
Owner of adorable new cat
Runs Journal Club
GinaFitness expert – least likely to need solar vinyl weight loss suit
Owner of adorable new cat
Runs Journal Club
Our Resident FamilyRaj
Locally grownOften found offering interpretation services on the wards
Our resident advocate
RajLocally grownOften found offering interpretation services on the wards
Our resident advocate
ShannonOur resident NewfieAlways has a smile and a good story
Many frequent flyer pointsSocial rep extraordinaire
ShannonOur resident NewfieAlways has a smile and a good story
Many frequent flyer pointsSocial rep extraordinaire
KennedyRaised out East and made the optimal choice to try West coast living
Can get the fastest answers to all your pharma Q’s
Our community liaison
KennedyRaised out East and made the optimal choice to try West coast living
Can get the fastest answers to all your pharma Q’s
Our community liaison
Our Resident Family
JESSE: our Resident advocate
Co-chiefLocal (half) iron athleteCurrently doing elective in ER in South Africa!
R3 in emergency next year
JESSE: our Resident advocate
Co-chiefLocal (half) iron athleteCurrently doing elective in ER in South Africa!
R3 in emergency next year
Maninder: our Disaster Master
Co-chiefTennis starAspiring pilot
Maninder: our Disaster Master
Co-chiefTennis starAspiring pilot
Iris: our Asian Betty Crocker
Recently did international elective in China
Study group/dinner club coordinator
Iris: our Asian Betty Crocker
Recently did international elective in China
Study group/dinner club coordinator
Our Resident Family
Sandeep: our Canucks Fan
Locally raisedLives on a berry farm but hasn’t brought us berries
Sandeep: our Canucks Fan
Locally raisedLives on a berry farm but hasn’t brought us berries
Shahana: our Human Petri Dish
Does important things and wins awards
TCBS
Shahana: our Human Petri Dish
Does important things and wins awards
TCBS
Our talented alumniOliver (Class 2011) – R3 in Sports Medicine
John (Class 2011) – fellowship in Addictions Medicine
Martha (Class 2011) – works in our ER after doing R3 in Emerg!
James (Class 2011) – Working in emergency and family practice clinic in Abbotsford and Mission
Leslie (Class 2012) – works in same clinic as Dr Chow
Kara (Class 2012) – works as part of Abby Maternity Group
Jon and Richard (Class 2012) – currently doing R3s in ER
Jenny (Class 2012) – working around the lower mainland
Living
In Abbotsford
About Abbotsford
Population: 150,000
In the Fraser Valley
70km east of Vancouver
Multicultural community
Our Location
Driving Distance
1 hour from Vancouver
3km from the US border
2.5 hour drive to Seattle
3 hours to Whistler
International Airport (YXX)
1.5 hours to Calgary
3 hours to Vegas
For Practical Purposes
40 minutes to Ikea
1.5 hours from UBC
1.5 hours to Seattle Premium Outlet Mall
Easy access to lovely places to take your family photos!
What is it like to live here?
Best of both worlds!
Close to the city
Closer to the mountains
MINIMAL TRAFFIC
Reasonable cost of living
~$850/month for a new 1 bedroom apartment
Hospital gym membership for $20/month
Includes Zumba and other fitness classes!
What is it like to live here?INCREDIBLE landscape!
Green grass year round
Gorgeous views of the mountains
Many outdoor hiking and biking trails
Things to doA-Z sports
Brand new sports center (Abbotsford Recreation Center)
Movie theatre with Toonie Tuesday and new Cineplex theatre with VIP Cinema
Tons of community activities:
Abbotsford Connect
Run for Water
Abbotsford Air Show
Summer Agrifair
Abbotsford Entertainment Center
… AND MORE!!!
ABBOTSFORD
The Hospital
Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Center
Opened in 2008
State of the art Tertiary Care Facility
60,000 sq. meters
300 beds
General surgery, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, specialized obstetrics and nursery care, pediatric services and much, much more!
STARBUCKS
ABBOTSFORD
The Program
Program History
Short but proud history
2 graduated cohorts – all passed licensing exams in 2012 and 2013
A growing, involved faculty
Year 1: 83 GPs and specialists were involved in teaching
Year 2: just over 100 GP’s and specialists now involved in teaching
Years 3 & 4: Continuing to have more and more GP and specialist involvement
Our GoalsWe want you to have fun, enjoy life, and enjoy medicine!
Make life long friendships and relationships
Be part of a medical community
Our GoalsNew MDs who love family practice
Not afraid of full service, responsibility, commitment, office or hospital
Have the skills to take care of all ages
Have the skills to be future leaders
To create the BEST training program in the country!
Dr. J demonstrating advocacy and piloting in our resident lounge
Program Structure
1. FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE
This is where you will become one of the staff, develop a cohort of patients, and establish your professional home
Each resident associated with a primary preceptor; all first year residents are at different clinics
When on family medicine block, work with that preceptor or another doc from their clinic
Program Structure
HORIZONTAL PROGRAM
1 to 2 half days back in the Clinic
Keeps you grounded in Family Practice
Continuity of care – can book follow ups on days you will be back
Preceptor gets to know you and see your skills grow…
…And sometimes, they let you practice on them too....
Program Structure
2. ROTATIONS
Rotations are created to give you what you need in family practice
Emphasis on Education vs. Service
Plenty of volume, and you are only resident on so can choose your cases
All Residents START in Family Practice for the first month
First Year Core Rotations
OBSTETRICS!
Even residents who have come in with NO interest in Obstetrics have come out not only competent but would actually consider this is part of their future
Over 2000 deliveries per year
NO competing residents!
First Year Core RotationsEMERGENCY!
Very busy ER where you are the only resident
Tons of hands on experience!
ER also is the interface of a lot of other rotations - so your experience doesn’t stop once your rotation is over
All ER Physicians are CCFP EM’s
First Year Core RotationsPEDIATRICS!
Includes 2 weeks of NCN at BC Women’s Hospital
3 weeks of Pediatric Ward
3 weeks of Outpatient
Weekly Youth Clinic
Peds Call is only in ER
Designed to maximize exposure to sick kids
First Year Core Rotations
SURGERY!
Well you didn’t choose FP to be a surgeon but…
You will learn procedural skills
FP relevant surgical exposure such as the Lumps and Bumps clinic, Breast Health Clinic, Wound Care
First Year Core Rotations
INTERNAL MEDICINE!
2 weeks CCU
2 weeks Nephrology
4 weeks of Ward Consults ONLY (No CTU!)Dr. Min
Giant Internal Brain, Unknown how all that info fits in his head. Will teach you more than you ever
want to know
First Year Core Rotations
OTHER ROTATIONS:
Ortho / Sports Med!
Palliative Care
Family Practice Block Time
Vacations
Second Year Overview
Family Practice Office
4 weeks of Mental Health (including Addictions)
2 Months Rural Family Practice
2 weeks of Surgical Subspecialties
2 weeks of Geriatrics
2 weeks of Refresher Gyne
Electives
And do all this and have time to hang out with kids :D
Program Structure
You will meet the requirements of CCFP
1 month of vacation per year, taken as 1-2 week blocks
Includes weekend before and after the week off
3 months of electives - all in 2nd year 2012 graduation party!
Being on Call
There will be on-call requirements with hospital based call
Most rotations: in house until 9-11pm, with no post-call day
Frequency : Usually 1 in 4
Being on CallFirst Year
Rotation Call
Hospital Call during Family Practice
Second Year
Hospital Call during Family Practice AND
Choose Your Own Adventure Call
eg. Youth Clinic, Fast Track, Sexual Assault Service
Academic Core Curriculum
Thursday Academic Half Day
Specialist, family practice teaching
Weekly resident case presentation and discussion
Weekly “Therapeutics”, “Whipper Snappers”
Mock Code sessions
Monthly ECG rounds
Procedural days (airway management, complex suturing etc.)
Conference and Retreats
Monthly Journal Club
Behavioural Medicine
Flexibility and Feedback
We are a new program
We are prepared to change and accommodate according to your feedback
Dr. J tirelessly soliciting feedback from us whilst defending his foosball championship title
Why Choose Abbotsford?
Completing residency in a community hospital will give you a strong foundation to practice anywhere
No competing residents
Program flexibility - common goal is to provide a useful educational experience
Less structure than you’re probably used to in medical school - tailor the program to areas you want/need experience in
Minimal overnight call
BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY…
We love our residents!
We hope you come join us!
Any questions?