Want to complete your rotation at a State-of-the-Art Regional Hospital, located 45 minutes north of Toronto and 45 minutes south of Cottage Country?
In May 2012, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) opened its doors to a $450 million expansion, doubling the size of RVH. This new addition included expansions in the Emergency, Imaging and Surgery departments, along with a brand new Regional Cancer Centre and Cardiac Care Unit.
At RVH and in the Barrie area we offer elective rotations for Medical Students, Medical Residents as well as clinical observerships. All medical learner (Resident and Student) rotations are coordinated through the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP).
| Trainee Category | Definition | Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) | RVH Academic & Medical Affairs | Learner | Contact/Supervisor |
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| Ontario Medical Trainees | Medical Trainee enrolled in an accredited training program within Ontario |
| Organizes onboarding | Applies to ROMP |
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| Out of Province/Out of Canada Medical Trainees with placements greater than 4 weeks | Medical Trainee enrolled in an accredited training program outside of Ontario | Organizes credentialing and sets up the rotation with the Supervisor | Organizes onboarding |
| Provides orientation, appropriate supervision, feedback and evaluation |
| Out of Province/Out of Canada Medical Trainees with placements less than 4 weeks | Medical Trainee enrolled in a training program outside of Ontario | No support | Ensures appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained as per the Professional Staff Observership Guidelines |
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| Observers | Individuals not enrolled in an accredited program or lacking the necessary licensure and insurance to participate in a placement | No support | Ensures appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained as per the Professional Staff Observership Guidelines |
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| Midwifery Trainees | Individuals enrolled in an accredited Midwifery Education Program | No support | *All aspect of the placement are coordinated through RVH Professional Practice | Sources and secures a Supervisor with support from the Academic Institution |
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Rural Ontario Medical Program
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Medical Residents & Students
All medical learner (Resident and Student) rotations are coordinated through the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP).
Observerships
An observer is an individual who will “Shadow” a healthcare professional for anywhere between one day to eight weeks. The observer does not have to be a medical student, but must show some interest in pursuing training in the healthcare field.