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Queen’s Lakeridge Health Campus

Queen’s Lakeridge Health Campus is the home of two innovative programs namely, Queen’s-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program (MDFM) and Queen’s-Bowmanville-Oshawa-Lakeridge (QBOL) Family Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, this Campus serves as a dynamic educational hub for a diverse group of learners and residents, including core clerks from our Kingston campus, students on elective rotations, and an extensive array of Kingston Family Medicine and Royal College residents.

The Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine (MDFM) Program is a distinguished and innovative residency program dedicated to preparing future family physicians for a dynamic and fulfilling career in medicine. Situated within the vibrant and supportive community in Durham Region, our program offers the most comprehensive and patient-centered training experience, emphasizing the development of clinical skills, medical knowledge, and professional attitudes necessary for the practice of family medicine. Our curriculum is designed to provide our learners with a broad range of experiences across various medical disciplines trained with the lens of family medicine, along with a strong focus on community health, primary care, and patient advocacy. By fostering a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive, we aim to cultivate compassionate, competent, and resilient family physicians who are prepared to meet the evolving comprehensive needs of the communities they serve.

As the first program of its kind in the country, we are proud to offer an unparalleled training experience that seamlessly integrates the academic rigor of Queen's University with the practical, patient-centered approach of Lakeridge Health's community-based healthcare system. What sets the Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program apart is its unique approach to medical education and its commitment to the personal and professional growth of each learner. Our program is characterized by its small cohort size, which allows for personalized mentorship, greater access to faculty, and a tight-knit community among residents. We also offer innovative learning opportunities through high-fidelity simulation labs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement projects, enabling our residents to develop a well-rounded skill set that is adaptable to various clinical settings. Additionally, our location at the Lakeridge Health system provides access to a diverse patient population and a wide range of clinical experiences, from rural health to urban community medicine, ensuring a comprehensive training experience.

The Queen's Bowmanville Oshawa Lakeridge (QBOL) Family Medicine Residency Program is a cutting-edge training initiative designed to equip aspiring family physicians with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to excel in the diverse field of family medicine. Unique to the QBOL program is its strategic focus on longitudinally combining the strengths of academic medicine with the realities of community-based healthcare, offering residents an immersive learning experience across a variety of clinical settings. This program emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, ensuring residents are actively engaged in patient care from day one.

Our Facilities

Queen’s Lakeridge Health Campus is primarily located at Lakeridge Health’s Oshawa site in the LHEARN Centre. Purpose-built in collaboration with Queen’s University, the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN) Centre is a hub for advanced training, education, and research serving Durham Region and Ontario. In addition to Queen’s-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine and QBOL programs, the LHEARN Centre also welcomes over 2,000 learners annually across a broad range of health disciplines as they pursue their studies in its state-of-the-art facilities under the guidance of expert instructors. The LHEARN Centre houses classrooms, auditorium, high-fidelity simulation labs, informal learning spaces, library and study spaces. The Campus also includes a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Training Centre adjacent to the LHEARN Centre.

Affiliated Hospitals and Research Opportunities

Queen’s University is affiliated with Lakeridge Health, one of the largest Community Hospitals in Canada. As the premier healthcare provider in Ontario with an extensive network that includes five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, Lakeridge Gardens, and a vast array of medical and surgical specialties. With over 20 community healthcare locations and the innovative Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, it offers a broad range of acute, ambulatory, and long-term care services. As a hub for several regional specialty centers, Lakeridge Health houses the Central East Regional Cancer Program, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, The Shoulder Centre, and specialized services in eye care and chronic kidney disease. It prides itself on providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, ambulatory, and community-based mental health and addictions services, all delivered with a commitment to safe, high-quality, compassionate care.

Lakeridge Health also offers a range of opportunities for students interested in gaining research experience and exposure including complimentary access to both in-person and online learning platforms, including its upcoming Research Innovation Rounds, and certifications in areas such as Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada Division 5, and the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2022).

Opportunities are also available for annual seed funding via Lakeridge Health’s Research and Education Fund. This involves collaborating with a Lakeridge Health staff member or credentialed staff by submitting a proposal. In addition, a selection of volunteer opportunities is available for those eager to contribute to the advancement of healthcare research. Interested individuals can reach out to Sharon Hudson-Alipanopoulos at shudsonalipanopoulos@lh.ca.