ubc’s aboriginal family practice site carms 2014
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Welcome
On behalf of the Residents and Staff of the Aboriginal Residency Training Site, we welcome you
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that we are on Coast Salish Territory, and to acknowledge the elders that are present today
Who are we?
Small distributed site with 4 residents/year
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
Dedicated site team
Amazing partners!!!!
What are we about?
Our mission: to improve the health of Aboriginal people by
training physicians sensitive to and empowered with skills and knowledge of Aboriginal health issues
Building relationships to support vibrant, healthy, Aboriginal children, families and communities
What are we about?
Fostering healthy relationships
Incorporating traditional teachings and ceremony into our various academic activities
Need to have a desire to work with the Aboriginal population
Aboriginal ancestry not required
Where are we?
Coast Salish Territory
Cowichan Valley - 1 resident
Victoria - 1 resident
Vancouver - 1 resident
Ladysmith- 1 resident
Cowichan(catchment area pop. 80,000)
Cowichan District Hospital with some rotations in Victoria
Shared academic time with the Victoria site
Excellent staff, few other learners meaning lots of hands on experience
Cowichan
Cowichan Tribes/Hulhetun
Local attractions include the Cowichan river, hiking, biking, and vineyards
BEST farmer’s market on the Island!
Close to major ferry routes
Victoria (population 400,000)
Royal Jubilee Hospital/Victoria General Hospital
Urban training center
Longitudinal program
Brand new hospital
Victoria
Local First Nations - Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Tsawout
Endless outdoor activities, bike friendly
All the amenities of a big city with a small town feel
Vancouver(pop. 2,300,000)
VNHS/Sheway (Downtown Eastside)
St. Paul’s
Interdisciplinary programs
Lots of maternity care, young urban Aboriginal families
Ladysmith(pop. 8,000)
Chemainus Health Care Centre and Nanaimo General Hospital
Shared Academic time with Nanaimo
New site for 2014
Ladysmith
Stz’uminus first nations
Small town charm
Spectacular natural surroundings overlooking the gulf islands
Outdoor activities, wineries
Common experiences
Remote First Nations
Aboriginal Academic Days
Time with Elders
Aluxut/Traditional medicine
Lots of electives
Sample Curriculum- Victoria
Block 1
Block2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
Block 9
Block 10
Block 11
Block 12
Block 13
PGY-1 Intro to Fmed
Cardio
Peds- I
Peds-A
Vac/ Elec
FMed Int Med
ER Vac/ Ele
Fmed/ AB
Obs/ Gyn
Obs/ Gyn
ICU/ SS
PGY-2 Elec Elec FM/ EleHoriz
FM/ Psych Horiz
FM/ Ele Horiz
Hospice/ Surgery
FM/ MSK Horiz
FM/ Psych Horiz
FM/ Ele Horiz
Rural Rural FM/ Ele Horiz
Transition to Practice
Sample Curriculum - Vancouver
Block 1
Block2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
Block 9
Block 10
Block 11
Block 12
Block 13
PGY-1 FFM FIR Hor Vac/ Elec
Int Med
Hor Peds Hor Vac/ Ele
Hor ER Hor Family Med Ward
FFM: Foundations of Family Medicine – Behavioral MedicineFIR: maternity ward at BCWH focusing on women with addictionsHor: horizontal family medicine, including peds, psychiatry, maternity, one-week fly-ins with a family doc to rural indigenous communities
PGY-2: includes surgery and palliative care opportunities, 2 months rural, as well as plenty of elective time to tailor your residency experience
Why choose to join us?
We are a unique Site
Focus is on training family physicians to provide culturally safe care to Aboriginal people, families and communities
Well established program with exciting new changes
Strengths of Our Program
Exceptional clinical experiences
Foundational teachings in Aboriginal knowledge from community leaders and elders
Unique rural experience in Aboriginal communities, working with a diverse group of First Nations
Amazing site director and administrative staff
Strengths of Our Program….
Focus on building strong relationships amongst local community and Aboriginal elders
Flexible, tailoring our educational experience to our interests
Our program recognizes the importance of practicing self-care
Reflexive
Good-Bye
Thank-you for your attention, and for taking the time to consider our program
Huy Tseep Q’u
Questions?
Contact info:
Chief Residents Dayna Briemon - [email protected] Ami Brosseau - [email protected]
Site Director Danièle Behn-Smith - [email protected]
Site Coordinator Carlea Remodo – [email protected]