The Division of Geriatric Medicine consists of a team of 11 Geriatricians and 5 Care of the Elderly physicians working across Vancouver Island serving a population of 750,000. In Victoria, the Patient Care Centre is a state-of-the-art facility with an elder-friendly design to meet unique needs of seniors.
The Geriatric service provides clinical support to a robust service including in-patient and out-patient consultation. There is rotation through all aspects of specialized geriatric services and physicians work with dedicated interdisciplinary teams in most areas. There are no “on call” duties with attractive remuneration under a clinical service contract. The Division of Geriatrics is affiliated with the University of British Columbia Island Medical Program, and supports clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living. Above all, Victoria offers a friendly, relaxed and health conscious lifestyle to complement a rewarding surgical practice.