Dryden will become the 12th northern community to train students enrolled at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine starting in September. Two third-year students will get the hands-on experience so vital to their learning at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
"Integrating students in communities such as Dryden is key to the development of physicians who understand and appreciate medical practice in northern communities," said CEO Wade Petranik.
Working under the leadership of Dr. Mark Whittaker, the students will learn from physicians and other health care providers in the family health network.
A group of physicians and community members will act as a link between the town and the students, providing an orientation to life in Dryden and introducing them to local residents.
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is a pioneering faculty of medicine. The School is a joint initiative of Lakehead and Laurentian Universities with main campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, and multiple teaching and research sites across Northern Ontario.
By educating skilled physicians and undertaking health research suited to community needs, the School will become a cornerstone of community health care in Northern Ontario.
