Communities List

Alexandria	Top
For more community information visit: http://www.answers.com/topic/alexandria-ontario Glengarry Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Full breakfast Shared and private bathrooms available Internet access 1.6 kms away from Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital
Almonte	Top
For more community information visit: www.almonte.com Almonte General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine OBS/GYN Accommodation: 3 Bed and Breakfasts Full breakfast Private ensuite washroom 0.2-10.5 kms to the Almonte General Hospital
Arnprior	Top
Ottawa Valley people are fond of poking fun at each other, and there are as many nicknames for Arnprior as there are for folks who live in the upper part of the Valley.  But kidding aside, Arnprior really does have the best of both worlds — urban and rural. The town of close to 8,000 people is a hop away from the country’s capital — making it easy and accessible to slip into the city for some night life, a Senators hockey game, theatre, shopping galore, or even a skate or boat ride on the Rideau Canal. For those who enjoy recreation and leisure activities, Arnprior and the surrounding countryside offer a gamut of opportunities.  You name it, the place has it!  Want to try bungee jumping or whitewater rafting?  No problem.  Just head to nearby Beachburg for the best whitewater in the entire world (and that’s not just us blowing our own horn!).  Want to get in a game of golf or take a run down the slopes?  Again, the area offers up scores of golf courses and two ski resorts.  If your tastes run to canoeing, kayaking or rowing, the area offers up a host of lakes and two main rivers, the Ottawa and Madawaska. Located at the juncture of these two rivers, Arnprior boasts a number of terrific facilities: a recreation centre with two ice surfaces and a swimming pool; a marina; a first-class 40-bed community hospital that continues to receive one of the highest patient satisfaction scores in the annual provincial report card; and a 60-bed nursing home. Both the hospital and nursing home are operated under one organizational umbrella.  Fourteen family physicians provide services to the hospital, and most of these doctors operate their practices in the medical centre, which is physically connected to the hospital.  The hospital offers inpatient, emergency and ambulatory care; a wide range of outpatient clinics, radiology and laboratory services, and a physical therapy department. The hospital serves a catchment area of 25,000 people. For more community information visit: www.townarnprior.on.ca Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Hotel accommodations also available Full breakfast Ensuite bathroom Internet access 0.2 kms to Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital
Athens	Top
For more community information visit: www.athensontario.com Athens District Health Service Centre Brockville General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Bancroft	Top
Bancroft is located in the middle of North Hastings with a population of approximately 4,000.  The population of the Bancroft area seasonally adjusts during the summer months to 40,000.  Bancroft is a 2.5 hour drive from Toronto, Ottawa and Kingston.  The closest large urban centres are Belleville and Peterborough, both of which are a 1.25 hour drive.  Bancroft offers two new large grocery stores (No Frills and Price Choppers), a large new Home Hardware and Canadian Tire and a full range of goods and services. Bancroft is the rockhound Mineral Capital of Canada boasting more than 1,600 species of minerals in more than 10,000 identified deposits.  Bancroft has been selected by TVOntario's Studio 2 as "The Most Talented Town in Ontario."  Bancroft is an area where creativity is a community spirit!  Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a wide variety of activities including nearby access to several Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves including Algonquin Provincial Park, nature walks, cycling, hiking, canoeing, rafting, swimming at our beautiful beaches, ATVing or snowmobiling on our fabulous trail systems including the Hastings Heritage Trail,  geocaching, world class lugeing, taking part in the educational mineral tours, fishing any of our well stocked lakes, sighting numerous types of wildlife in the area, including a growing herd of elk, or spending the summer in a waterfront cottage. Two Family Health Teams in Bancroft are actively recruiting.  In addition to experiencing the full range of day-to-day activities of a busy family medicine practice at the Bancroft Family Health Team, medical students spend time in the busy, local Emergency Department gaining valuable skills as they assist in treating a variety of patients.  Support staffs include experienced nurses, specialty clinics, a Nurse Practitioner, Social Worker, Dietitian and Psychologist and administrative personnel.  North Hastings Family Health Team has just finished renovating a state-of-the-art facility.  The clinic has rostered about 900 orphan patients, and has a waiting list of more than 100 families.  Locally, no Doctors have been accepting new patients for about 3 years.  A Family Physician Recruitment Program is being offered by the County of Hastings.  Up to $25,000 per year is available to qualifying medical students (or residents) towards tuition and other expenses.  For more community information visit: www.bancroft.on.ca www.north-hastings.com www.bancroftdistrict.com www.town.bancroft.on.ca Quinte Health Care, North Hastings District Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Locum house Private accommodations Kitchen facilities Internet access Onsite of the hospital
Barry's Bay	Top
Barry's Bay, Combermere, Wilno ­- each of our three population centres within the Township of Madawaska Valley, is a unique community with recreation facilities, schools, festivities and churches that form the basis of community life.  Residents enjoy the comfort of small-town living along with the security of excellent health and education services. With dozens of rivers and lakes, Madawaska Valley is the place to be. Whether you paddle, sail, motor or fish, from Combermere you can explore over 60 kms of navigable waterways on the York and Madawaska Rivers, Kamaniskeg Lake, and Conroy’s Marsh.  Our Madawaska River is world-renowned for whitewater canoeing.  Those who prefer sun and sand will enjoy the many public beaches. Moreover, our waterways are the best places to encounter wildlife – whether you watch birds, catch fish, or howl at wolves.  The many miles of abandoned rail bed offer easy biking and strolling, as well as motorized travel in all seasons.  Barry’s Bay Timberfest, held each February, lets loggers and truckers showcase their skills.  It celebrates our lumbering heritage and the forestry industry in our area.  In Barry’s Bay, the historic wooden water tower is one of only two remaining in Ontario.  Our commercial areas are booming, and feature the shopping amenities that residents and visitors alike have come to expect from their community.  From fabulous restaurants and taverns, to fully serviced grocery chains and hardware stores, you can get what you need within minutes of your home or cottage. The St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay provides emergency, palliative and long-term care. With home support services, a nursing home and long-term facility, and a residential retirement facility located right here, family members needing care are not forced to move far away.  An active retirement community is based in a busy senior’s centre, while residents of all ages enjoy our first-class community centres and organized sports, museums, a challenging and scenic public golf course, our public library, swim programs and community organizations. For more community information visit: www.barrysbay.com St. Francis Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Inn 20.6 kms to St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Beachburg	Top
For more community information visit: http://www.beachburg.com/ Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre Pembroke Regional Hospital Renfrew Victoria Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Belleville	Top
The City of Belleville, also known as the “Friendly City”, is located along the 401 corridor on the beautiful Bay of Quinte. Because of Belleville’s size 46, 000, it offers all of the amenities of larger urban centers with the lifestyle advantages of rural living. There is always something happening in Belleville! Whether you are taking in a Belleville Bulls hockey game, enjoying the exciting sights and sounds of Belleville’s Waterfront Festival, or tasting maple taffy on snow at Winterfest, there are community events happening all year long. The Friendly City offers top quality golfing at a variety of courses for all skill levels. The Bay of Quinte and Moira River attract world-class anglers all year long, for pike, bass, walleye, trout, salmon and perch. Sailing, boating, canoeing and kayaking provide the perfect getaway in the summer. For the nature lover, there are miles of hiking and cycling trails within the city. Quinte Healthcare Belleville General serves over 150, 000 patients with 41, 000 annual ER visits.  Belleville offers clinical and diagnostic services including: cardiology, complex continuing care, diabetes education, emergency services, intensive care, laboratory, maternal/child services (including obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics, children’s treatment centre), nutrition counseling, oncology service, outpatient services, orthopedics, pharmacy, psychiatry, mental/health services, radiology, rehabilitation, and surgical service.  Belleville is constantly recruiting for new physicians in Family Medicine, pediatrics and radiology.  Please contact the hospital for updated recruitment information.  For more community information visit: www.city.belleville.on.ca www.quinte.on.ca www.greatplacetolive.com www.hastingscounty.com www.quinte-mls.com www.chamber.belleville.on.ca Quinte Health Care Belleville General Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine PEDS Psychiatry Urology Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Private bathroom and phone line Fridge/microwave available Internet access 2.7 kms from the Quinte Healthcare Corporation-Belleville General Site
Brockville	Top
Brockville is almost midway between Toronto and Montreal and less than one hour from the Nation's Capital, Ottawa. There are two international bridges which border the community with access to the U.S. markets via New York State. Brockville is one of the oldest cities in Ontario named after British war hero Sir Isaac Brock. This enchanting city offers a reminder of Canadian history with striking architecture, stately mansions, elaborate fountains--all carefully preserved as reminders of another era. The community is dominated by the St. Lawrence River and is known as The City of the 1000 Islands. Brockville has been awarded one of Canada's safest communities from the World Health Organization.  The city is situated in the world famous 1000 Islands tourist area and in fact owns a number of islands off our shore. Brockville offers the world’s best fresh water diving right off our shores with sunken ships at your doorstep. It is also home to world class rowing - a club that has been in operation since the turn of the century!  People enjoy high quality of life standards in a unique historic setting. Being one of the oldest communities in Ontario, we take pride in our heritage buildings and how they look.  A revitalized downtown area, waterfront open to the public with parks and walking trails, and numerous shopping locations are found throughout the city.  Brockville is an active community involved in the arts, theatre and sports.   There are several daily VIA Rail connections to Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa and the Ottawa International Airport is approximately 50 minutes. There is a city transportation system available.  Brockville has high band/high speed telecommunication capability provided by both Bell Canada and AT&T fibre lines. We are proud what our community can offer to you. Brockville is a great place to call home. We take pride in our community and look out for one another. For more community information visit: www.brockville.com Brockville General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Anesthesia Family Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Psychiatry Accommodation: Private apartment above local bakery Full kitchen facilities Internet access 1.3 kms to the Brockville General Hospital 3 Bed and Breakfasts Full breakfast Shared bathroom From 2.4-0.6 kms to the Brockville General Hospital
Calabogie	Top
For more community information visit: www.calabogie.com Calabogie Medical Centre Renfrew Victoria Hospital Core and Elective placements available: ER Family Medicine Accommodation: Motel accommodations Private cottages available Minutes to the doctor’s office 30 kms to Renfrew Victoria Hospital
Carleton Place	Top
For more community information visit: http://www.carletonplace.ca/ Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: 3 Bed and Breakfasts Billet Full breakfast Small commute (2 kms) to hospital and town In town accommodations also available (1 kms) to hospital
Carp	Top
For more community information visit: www.carpfarmersmarket.com/carp.htm West Carleton Medical Group Queensway-Carleton Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Cassleman	Top
For more community information visit: www.village.casselman.on.ca Winchester District Memorial Hospital Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Inc. Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Clarence Creek	Top
Clarence-Rockland... a quiet, picturesque city nestled on the shores of the historic Ottawa River, an important waterway for early explorers, fur traders and missionaries. With its humble beginnings as a lumber town almost 140 years ago, Clarence-Rockland has matured into a beautiful city of a little over 20,000 people.  Situated just 32 kilometers east of Parliament Hill and about 170 kilometers west of Montreal, the area offers both the quiet of the countryside and the urban offerings of a big city. Along with a healthy distribution of nature's splendor there are also plenty of things to keep urbanites busy.  We are a fully bilingual community with a full range of churches, schools and sports facilities which offer endless choices for those who've grown accustomed to essential amenities.  We have an amazing golf course, many cultural festivals and work will start soon on the building of our sports and cultural complex, a project in partnership with the YMCA. Clarence-Rockland provides an environment that caters to young and old and offers the serenity of the countryside but the convenience of the city. As is the reality in many rural Ontario areas, the City of Clarence-Rockland is experiencing a shortage of family doctors. The unfortunate families without a family doctor need to go to the closest emergency clinic, located in Orleans, 20 minutes away.  There are plans for two new clinics to be built in the City so it would be an amazing opportunity for any doctor that would decide to relocate in our community. For more community information visit: www.clarence-rockland.com Brittany Health Care Plus Winchester District Memorial Hospital Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Inc. Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Clarence-Rockland	Top
(Bourget, Cheney, Clarence, Clarence Creek, Hammond, Rockland, Saint-Pascal-Baylon) Clarence-Rockland... a quiet, picturesque city nestled on the shores of the historic Ottawa River, an important waterway for early explorers, fur traders and missionaries. With its humble beginnings as a lumber town almost 140 years ago, Clarence-Rockland has matured into a beautiful city of a little over 20,000 people.  Situated just 32 kilometers east of Parliament Hill and about 170 kilometers west of Montreal, the area offers both the quiet of the countryside and the urban offerings of a big city. Along with a healthy distribution of nature's splendor there is also plenty of things to keep urbanites busy.  We are a fully bilingual community with a full range of churches, schools and sports facilities which offer endless choices for those who've grown accustomed to essential amenities.  We have an amazing golf course, many cultural festivals and work will start soon on the building of our sports and cultural complex, a project in partnership with the YMCA. Clarence-Rockland provides an environment that caters to young and old and offers the serenity of the countryside but the convenience of the city. As is the reality in many rural Ontario areas, the City of Clarence-Rockland is experiencing a shortage of family doctors. The unfortunate families without a family doctor need to go to the closest emergency clinic, located in Orleans, 20 minutes away.  There are plans for two new clinics to be built in the City so it would be an amazing opportunity for any doctor that would decide to relocate in our community. For more community information visit: www.clarence-rockland.com Brittany Health Care Plus Winchester District Memorial Hospital Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Inc. Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Combermere	Top
Barry's Bay, Combermere, Wilno ­- each of our three population centres in the Township of Madawaska Valley, is a unique community with recreation facilities, schools, festivities and churches that form the basis of community life.  Residents enjoy the comfort of small-town living along with the security of excellent health and education services. With dozens of rivers and lakes, Madawaska Valley is the place to be. Whether you paddle, sail, motor or fish, from Combermere you can explore over 60 kms of navigable waterways on the York and Madawaska Rivers, Kamaniskeg Lake, and Conroy’s Marsh.  Our Madawaska River is world-renowned for whitewater canoeing. Those who prefer sun and sand will enjoy the many public beaches. Moreover, our waterways are the best places to encounter wildlife – whether you watch birds, catch fish, or howl at wolves.  The many miles of abandoned rail bed offer easy biking and strolling, as well as motorized travel in all seasons.  The St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay provides emergency, palliative and long-term care. With home support services, a nursing home and long-term facility, and a residential retirement facility located right here, family members needing care are not forced to move far away.  An active retirement community is based in a busy senior’s centre, while residents of all ages enjoy our first-class community centres and organized sports, museums, a challenging and scenic public golf course, our public library, swim programs and community organizations. Barry’s Bay Timberfest, held each February, lets loggers and truckers showcase their skills.  It celebrates our lumbering heritage and the forestry industry in our area.  In Barry’s Bay, the historic wooden water tower is one of only two remaining in Ontario.  Our commercial areas are booming, and feature the shopping amenities that residents and visitors alike have come to expect from their community.  From fabulous restaurants and taverns, to fully serviced grocery chains and hardware stores, you can get what you need within minutes of your home or cottage. For more community information visit: http://combermere.madawaskavalley.on.ca/index.html St. Francis Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Cornwall	Top
Cornwall is tucked in the southeastern-most corner of Ontario, nestled alongside the majestic St. Lawrence River. With a population of just under 50,000 the city is a short hour's drive south of Ottawa, the Nation's Capital and one hour west of cosmopolitan Montreal.  Cornwall combines the qualities of a smaller community with easy access to major urban centres.   Cornwall is known as the 'Friendly Seaway City' with an enviable quality of life along with an equally enviable cost of living. For example, a bungalow that costs roughly $380,000 in Toronto and $300,000 in Ottawa can be purchased for about $150,000 in Cornwall. There is much to do in Cornwall.  Each summer, the city presents Lift-Off, a hot air balloon festival, and this year's host of the Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championships in July.  With its waterfront location, there are opportunities for boating and fishing and there are also a number of indoor arenas for skating and playing hockey along with ball fields and soccer pitches for participating in summer sports.  World renowned Upper Canada Village is a short 30 minute drive and winding along the river's shore are 90 km of paved recreational for hiking, biking, rollerblading or a leisurely stroll.  The City's health care centre is the Cornwall Community Hospital. It is a full service, acute care hospital combining emergency, diagnostics, in-patient and day surgery, and nuclear medicine. The hospital has close ties to health care centres in Ottawa, Kingston and Montreal with available airborne medivac service. Its current needs include Anesthetists, Family Physicians, Pediatricians, and General Surgeons.       For more community information visit: http://www.city.cornwall.on.ca/ www.pairoregistry.com Cornwall Community Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Full breakfast 1 km from the Cornwall Community Hospital- Second Street Site
Deep River	Top
Deep River is located on the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 17) approximately half way between Ottawa and North Bay. The community is bordered by the beautiful Ottawa River on one side and Algonquin Park on the other.  The population of the Town of Deep River is approximately 4,500 and services an area of about 7,500. The area is rich in amenities.  In summer there are great beaches, a superb golf course, an active tennis club, excellent hiking trails and wonderful boating. In winter our arena becomes a beehive of activity, our cross-country ski club maintains a provincially recognized trail system and the Mount Martin Ski Club runs our local downhill ski facility.  On the cultural front, we have our own Symphony Orchestra, active musical and performing arts groups and a vibrant artistic group that sells their products through Valley Artisans Co-op. Deep River currently has five doctors plus a new family health team that includes two more doctors.  The Deep River and District Hospital is a rural hospital serving the Upper Ottawa Valley. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, active medical and specialized cardiac care services, as well as, long-term care services. The education levels in our community are among the highest in Canada and our schools are well known for their academic excellence. Deep River is one of the safest and cleanest communities you will ever find, and our great recreational opportunities make it a great place for people of all ages to live. For more community information visit: www.deepriver.ca Deep River and District Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: 3 Bed and Breakfasts Full breakfast 1.4 to 2.4 kms from the Deep River and District Hospital One bedroom apartment Fully furnished Kitchen Internet access 1.5 kms from the Deep River and District Hospital
Finch	Top
For more community information visit: http://www.northdundas.com Winchester District Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Hawkesbury	Top
The Hôpital Général de Hawkesbury and District General Hospital is a bilingual, innovative, public community hospital serving a catchment area of approximately 40, 000 people. Located an hour’s drive from Montreal, Ottawa, the legendary resorts of the Laurentians and the American border, Hawkesbury is attractive to individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with ready access to a myriad of recreational and cultural amenities. From rivers to mountains and lakes, we appeal to outdoor enthusiasts.  Our location along the Ottawa River provides a water playground for swimming, water skiing, sailing, boating and fishing.  Hawkesbury is also very proud of its 2 picturesque and challenging 18-hole golf courses, 4 curling ice-sheets, soaring club and cycling trail.  The local terrain provides excellent areas for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.  Some of the finest downhill skiing is available within an hour’s drive. With its gracious neighborhoods, affordable housing, quality educational opportunities and recreational activities, Hawkesbury offers much to experience and enjoy. The quality of life in Hawkesbury is enhanced by the cultural and entertainment opportunities of major art centers in Ottawa and Montreal as well as fantastic shopping just a short drive away.  Our modern healthcare center, built in 1984, offers a wide range of services from the emergency room to medicine, surgery, special care, obstetric, chronic care, palliative care and rehabilitation to outpatient clinics.  We are in need of doctors in family medicine, anesthesia and surgery. For more community information visit: www.ville.hawkesbury.on.ca Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Full breakfast Commute Accommodations are in St. Eugene 21 kms to Hawkesbury
Kemptville	Top
North Grenville is an urban and rural municipality of approximately 15,000 people, located just 20 minutes from the world class amenities of downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa International Airport, Highway 401 and the border with the US at Ogdensburg, New York. North Grenville is home to the Kemptville District Hospital, a fully accredited healthcare facility based on advanced expertise, technologies and patient care practices. We offer 24-hour emergency services. Our use of new medical technology such as telehealth and remote diagnostic imaging has made us a service leader in Eastern Ontario. Our surgical program provides timely access to high demand specialists, while our staff’s dedication to patient care has earned us a reputation for excellence. KDH consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Ontario for patient satisfaction. We serve a catchment area of 70,000 including portions of Ottawa south. Currently, we are actively recruiting new physicians to serve our growing community. North Grenville has experienced strong economic growth in recent years, which is expected to continue. The municipality still offers a distinct rural flavour with easy access to urban amenities. North Grenville offers great shopping and dining opportunities. Several unique outdoor festivals and events take place each year in this busy, growing community. We are 15 minutes from the historic village of Merrickville, “the Jewel of the Rideau,” which holds the title of one of the nation’s prettiest villages. There are over 50 shops and restaurants and many of the original stone houses and buildings still standing from the early 1800s. The 124-mile Rideau Canal System runs through North Grenville and connects Ottawa to Kingston. For more community information visit: www.northgrenville.on.ca Kemptville District Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Billets Full breakfast Full use of kitchen 0.9 to 1.6 kms to Kemptville District Hospital
Killaloe	Top
For more community information visit: www.killaloe.net St. Francis Memorial Hospital Pembroke Regional Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Lanark	Top
The village of Lanark is located an hour from both Ottawa and Kingston, north of Highway 7 (Perth).  The village itself is quite cozy with a population of merely 4, 800.  Lanark County boasts being the maple syrup capital of Ontario.  Lanark is home to the eighteen-hole golf course, Timber Run Golf Course.    Lanark offers a variety of activities including boating, fishing, skiing and camping.  There is a very large environmental movement in Lanark as evidenced in the Art of Being Green Festival.  Lanark also shares festivals with Perth, including the Maple Festival and the Stewart Park festival.    The North Lanark Community Health Centre offers the community of Lanark, catchment area 11,000, a multidisciplinary medical facility.  The North Lanark Community Health Centre is a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social worker, dietitian, physiotherapist, chiropodist, health promoter and a vast array of support staff.  Both our physicians have privileges at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital and also work in the Emergency department.  For more community information visit: www.perth.igs.net/~lanark/Lanark North Lanark Community Health Centre Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Full breakfast Ensuite bathroom Apartment/cottage accommodations also available Microwave/refrigerator/toaster oven 2 kms to community health centre 17 kms from Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital-Perth site
Landsdowne	Top
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, is where the world renowned 1000 Islands region is located. This area is connected to New York State via the Thousand Island International Bridge and the Johnstown/ Ogdensburg International Bridge.  In addition, it is well-served by provincial highways connecting it to Toronto (3 ½ hours), Montreal (2 hours), Ottawa (1 hour) and Kingston (45 minutes).  Both the Town of Gananoque and the City of Brockville are the gateways to the Thousand Islands region. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville offers one of the most diverse areas in all of Eastern Ontario.  The County that once counted farming and agriculture as its main industries now enjoys as much benefit from manufacturing and tourism/recreation.  Similar to most of Eastern Ontario, the County was settled in the late 1700s by British Loyalists leaving the United States after the American Revolution. Blockhouse Island in Brockville is the best viewpoint to watch the magnificent steel freighters glisten in the sun as they glide through the mighty St. Lawrence River. Weekly sailing races provide further entertainment with their colourful sails flowing in the cool breeze. The many waterfront parks provide a great opportunity to enjoy the river. Sit back, relax and enjoy the 1000 Islands scenery on one of the many cruise boats.  Cruises vary in length starting with a one hour cruise that will give you an opportunity to view the many homes and cottages that grace the islands and shores of the St. Lawrence River.  Full day excursions that include tours of Boldt Castle and Singer Castle are available with reservations in advance.  Fishing charter guides take you to their secret fishing spots in the sheltered waters among the islands. Varieties include smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, pan fish and muskie.  The St. Lawrence River is also home to the best fresh water scuba diving in the world.  Scattered along the bottom of the St. Lawrence River are the historic remains of early navigation through the 1000 Islands.  Hundreds of ships met their demise when they struck the shallow shoals.  With the clear waters of the St. Lawrence River several of these wrecks are visible from the water's edge.  To capture the true experience, dive beneath and view the wrecks gently laying in their pristine condition.  Premier wreck sites include: The Keystorm, The Lillie Parsons, and The Robert Gaskin. Leeds and Grenville is a diverse mix of urban and rural communities with varying health care needs.  Some communities such as North Grenville and Brockville recruit doctors on a regular basis to deal with retirements and doctors moving to other communities – including family physicians and specialists.  Leeds and Grenville is served by the Brockville General Hospital and the Kemptville District Hospital.  Residents in the outer lying areas of the region will also access the services of Winchester District Memorial Hospital and the Kingston General Hospital.  Live and work in the best region that Eastern Ontario has to offer. Close to nature, but surrounded by major urban centres.  For more community information visit: www.uclg.ca Brockville General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Full breakfast Kitchen access Internet access 34 kms to St. Lawrence District Medical Centre 69 kms to Brockville General Hospital
Madoc	Top
For more community information visit: http://www.madoc.ca/ Quinte Health Care Belleville General Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: 2 Bed and Breakfasts Full breakfast Internet access 1.5 kms to the doctor’s office
Merrickville	Top
For more community information visit: http://www.merrickville.com/chamber/ Merrickville District Community Health Centre Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Inn Private bathroom Internet access Seconds walk from community health centre 20 kms to Kemptville District Hospital 18 kms to Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital
Morrisburg	Top
Our medical practices are located in 4 small scenic communities which are all on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River.  Our catchment area for our practices spans east to Cornwall, west to Brockville and north to Winchester.  According to the 2000 census the population in the South Dundas county area alone was over 10,000 people to be served. Our physicians refer patients to specialists in Brockville, Cornwall, Ottawa, and to specialists that visit both the Winchester Memorial Hospital and the Kemptville District Hospital. Within our eleven physicians group there is both surgical and obstetrical support.  The group is affiliated with Winchester Hospital which has just embarked on a $15 million dollar upgrade.  The hospital has 56 beds (39 acute and 17 Complex continuing care beds) and is an accredited facility located in North Dundas.  The Hospital provides both primary and secondary services to the community with a 24 hour Emergency Department as well as General Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine.  We provide anesthesia for bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and cardio-versions as well as urological, ophthalmic and obstetrical procedures.  There are many opportunities within our group.  Each one of which can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the new physician.  Opportunities include anything from short term locum position to a full partner position. For more community information visit: www.morrisburg.ca St. Lawrence Medical Clinic Winchester District Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: General Surgery Gynecology Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Full breakfast 0.5 kms to St. Lawrence Medical Clinic 27 kms to Winchester District Memorial Hospital
Napanee	Top
Napanee is a bustling town of 16, 000.  Conveniently located along the Highway 401 corridor mid-way between Belleville and Kingston at Exit 579 you'll find a charming community. Streets lined with mature maples, a lovely waterfront park and boardwalk, docking facilities a short walk from the downtown and a nice variety of attractive shops and a large establishment of eating facilities will entice you to come to Napanee. Napanee enjoys the luxury of being close to three Provincial Parks.  The town hosts a large recreation complex complete with equipment for outdoor sports such as soccer, baseball and fishing.  There is excellent cycling in the area and a county trails network.  The town provides a great base for day trips to the city for shopping and city amenities. The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital provides primary and secondary care to almost 30,000 residents of Lennox and Addington and portions of Hastings County and North Frontenac.  The hospital currently operates 32 beds (24 active care and 8 chronic care).  This will increase to 52 beds on the completion of a $ 20 million redevelopment project which is currently taking place. The project includes complex continuing care unit, new operating rooms and a major expansion of the ambulatory clinic areas and the Emergency department. The Hospital’s emphasis on General Medicine and General Surgery reflects its role in providing core services.  Specialists from Kingston regularly hold clinics at the hospital. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services supported by a well-equipped laboratory and diagnostic imaging department. There is an Emergency department which operates 24 hours a day and treats 24,000 patients per year. Napanee has been declared an under-serviced community.  In response to this, members of the community have recently formed the Doctor Recruitment Committee in an effort to alleviate shortages and attract more doctors for the area.  For more community information visit: http://napaneechamber.ca Lennox & Addington County General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Newburg	Top
For more community information visit: www.hometowncanada.com/on/newburgh Lennox & Addington County General Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Osgoode	Top
For more community information visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgoode,_Ontario Kemptville District Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Pakenham	Top
Pakenham is a small village of 2,800 but has recently been integrated into the community of Mississippi Mills which has a population of 12,000.  The village is forty-five minutes away from downtown Ottawa.  Pakenham offers a number of summer and winter activities which keep the community bustling all year long.  In the winter there is the Pakenham Ski Resort.  There are opportunities for boating along Canada’s Mississippi river which borders the little village.  There are outdoor tennis courts, golf courses, hockey arenas, soccer and baseball pitches.  There are also a number of trails available to hikers and sightseers.  There is a quaint ice cream shop and the Pakenham General Store bakes its renowned homemade bread and cinnamon buns!  Pakenham currently hosts two doctors who share a small clinic in the village but have active hospital privileges at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital.  House calls, nursing home visits, retirement home visits and frequent visits to ER and surgery in Arnprior describe a typical day alongside the physicians in Pakenham.       Visiting Pakenham as a medical student is a fantastic experience.  The coziness of this small town and the friendly people willing to show off their village make this a great place to taste rural medicine. For more community information visit: http://www.mississippimills.com/ Almonte General Hospital Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Detailed information is not currently available for accommodations in this area.  This community has never accommodated a student to date; however, ERMEP is willing to try to set up a placement in this area if a student chooses.
Pembroke	Top
Pembroke is 150 km west of Ottawa situated along the Ottawa River.  The town population is 13, 490 while the catchment area for the Pembroke General Hospital is 100,000.  Pembroke is a hometown atmosphere with a city centre. There is a unique selection of recreation & leisure opportunities such as swimming, boating, fishing, golf, hockey, and white water rafting. Over 200 retail outlets. View the historical murals (27) or visit beautiful Riverside Park with full camping amenities, playground, beach and 18-hole golf.  Pembroke is an industrious town bustling with agriculture, forestry, light manufacturing, CFB Petawawa and Atomic Energy Canada.    Pembroke Regional Hospital is a 203 bed level "C" secondary referral centre with 30 500 ER visits annually, 700 births annually, and 22 000 Outpatient Rehab visits annually.  Completion of $46 million expansion project in 2005 includes a new: ER, 10 bed ICU, 19 bed Acute Mental Health, 22 bed Inpatient Rehab, 40 bed Medical unit, Diagnostic imaging dept with CT & nuclear medicine. Other facilities at the hospital include: a teaching hospital for medical students and residents, District Stroke Centre, Ontario Breast Screening Program site, Formal alliance with Cancer Care Ontario, an on-site heliport for air ambulance link to Ottawa and a tele-health link with TOH, CHEO and Ottawa Heart Institute. Specialists: Medicine, Physiatry, Radiology, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Opthalmology, Anaesthesia, and Psychiatry. Well-established ambulatory clinics staffed by local and visiting consultants with over 26,500 visits per year.  Currently there are 27 FP/GPs.    For more community information visit: www.pembroke.ca Pembroke Regional Hospital http://www.pemreghos.org/Doctor_recruitment/residents.htm Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine OBS/GYN Psychiatry Accommodation: Private housing for medical students Internet access Full kitchen Across the street from the Pembroke General Hospital Billets also available
Perth	Top
Perth is located approximately 100 km west of Ottawa and 80 km north of Kingston.  Perth is surrounded by several small towns and villages including Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Westport and Lanark.  Perth is the perfect location for boat enthusiasts as the town is surrounded by several lakes which are only a short distance from the town.  The Tay River runs right through the middle of Perth.   The Town of Perth has a population of 6,000 with a handful of developments on the outskirts of town.  Anyone relocating to the town of Perth has the option of buying or renting, old or new.  There are plenty of options when purchasing or renting a home.   Perth has many activities that would interest students.  We have an indoor pool, an arena and a number of gyms.  The town has an amazing outdoor sports facility right in town.  It offers basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, volleyball and an outdoor rink for skating and ice hockey.  Being situated on the Tay River, a canoeist has access to the water right at their doorstep!  Perth has a fantastic 18 hole golf course situated right in town as well as a number of others within a 5 – 15 minute drive.  Hiking and cross country skiing is also readily available.  The town of Perth is known for its great restaurants ranging from pub fare to fine dining, two which were named in “Where to Eat in Canada”.  The Town of Perth is loaded with artistic flare.  Singing, dancing, theatre, artisans and craftspeople reflect what Perth is known for.   Perth is a perfect spot for a student to live and work.  One can enjoy the peacefulness of the town while only an hour from the excitement of the City of Ottawa.   The nearest hospital is located right in town on Drummond Street just a short walk to downtown Perth.  Perth also houses a number of medical clinics and is home to over 20 Family Physicians. For more community information visit: www.perthchamber.com www.beautifulperth.com Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Core and Elective placements available: ER Family Medicine Internal Medicine Rehab Accommodation: Billets Internet access Kitchen access Walking distance to hospital 10 kms to Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth site Cottage accommodations also available
Petawawa	Top
For more community information visit: www.petawawa.ca Pembroke Regional Hospital http://www.pemreghos.org/Doctor_recruitment/residents.htm Core and Elective placements available: Family Medicine Accommodation: Private housing for medical students Internet access Full kitchen 21 kms to private housing in Pembroke Billets also available Comments: “This was especially unique because we lived and ate on the army base and treated a unique group of patients.”
Picton	Top