ow1234 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 HI! Anyone have any experiences with PHPM electives across Canada? Would love to hear about them - what went well, if 2 vs 3, 4 weeks were enough, and approaching preceptors for a letter. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH0ST Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Did them at Alberta and Manitoba. Also did a one week review course for R4/R5 PHPM residents at Queens. Speak up Participate in meetings and actually try to contribute Always ask questions Try to get a project during your elective time that you can present to a large audience. (did a project where I presented to the COO and multiple MOHs at a senior meeting that was well received). As for letters... if you do the above and show keen interest, you can ask at any time and most MOHs would be happy to help. Best wishes, - G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, GH0ST said: Also did a one week review course for R4/R5 PHPM residents at Queens. Is this via an elective(AFMC?)? That sounds interesting, and would be happy to pass that info on to my colleagues interested in PHPM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH0ST Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 hours ago, JohnGrisham said: Is this via an elective(AFMC?)? That sounds interesting, and would be happy to pass that info on to my colleagues interested in PHPM! @JohnGrisham The course is called the National Public Health review course hosted by Queens University. Sometimes if you get an elective with Queens during the time the course is held you get to do that as part of your elective. It will depend on your preceptor and I do think you have to ask. For me, I did not initially secure an elective at Queens but the program director recommended that I come as part of an educational experience. It was during my elective time and I figured I'll take a week's leave and go to the course. It's good learning, I can write about it, and I get to meet some amazing residents and faculty from across the country. - G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 3 hours ago, GH0ST said: @JohnGrisham The course is called the National Public Health review course hosted by Queens University. Sometimes if you get an elective with Queens during the time the course is held you get to do that as part of your elective. It will depend on your preceptor and I do think you have to ask. For me, I did not initially secure an elective at Queens but the program director recommended that I come as part of an educational experience. It was during my elective time and I figured I'll take a week's leave and go to the course. It's good learning, I can write about it, and I get to meet some amazing residents and faculty from across the country. - G Interesting- I'm surprised your school allowed attendance at it! That is impressively progressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheeler Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Would not recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH0ST Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 21 hours ago, JohnGrisham said: Interesting- I'm surprised your school allowed attendance at it! That is impressively progressive. To be completely honest I had already satisfied the minimum required elective time in order to graduate with a few weeks left over... I had more flexibility. I probably wouldn't recommend that in a 3 year program where you may have less elective time (I may be wrong though). Best wishes, - G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ow1234 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thank you @GH0ST! And care to elaborate @freewheeler? Just not the specialty for you or bad experience(s) in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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