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Campus Update: The WRC staff and leadership team continue to work hybrid and are accessible to all questions and concerns via email. For a full list of contacts, please click here

Teddy Bear Clinic: Stuffed with Care

The Teddy Bear Clinic was created to help eliminate children's fear of visiting the doctor's office. On Saturday, November 18, 2023, nine of WRC's medical learners hosted the Teddy Bear Clinic at the Guelph Public Library's East Side Branch. The initiative was founded by MD learners in the Niagara Regional Campus. Sukhdeep Bhangal, Pascal Tsai, and Emily Zhang, WRC Class of 2025, wanted to also bring this activity to the region to get children involved in healthcare.

There were numerous stations set up, including primary care, vaccination station, x-ray clinic, and the OR. Children brought in their favourite stuffed animal, or dolls for a check-up at the clinic. This is the third Teddy Bear Clinic held in the region and in combination, we have seen three hundred animals get treated. Click here to read an article in Guelph Today about the Teddy Bear Clinic.

Undergraduate Regional Education Leader, Psychiatry

The Waterloo Regional Campus (WRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University is recruiting for the position of Undergraduate Regional Education Leader, Psychiatry. 

The Undergraduate Regional Education Leader, Psychiatry is responsible for the delivery of the WRC Undergraduate Clerkship medical program and meeting the needs of medical learners and faculty.

Applications are now being accepted. Please forward your CV and letter of interest for the position by Thursday, January 18th by 12:00PM to Dr. Margo Mountjoy ([email protected])

Academic Education Lead- Grand River Hospital/St. Mary's General Hospital

The Waterloo Regional Campus (WRC) of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University is recruiting for the position of Academic Education Lead- Grand River Hospital/St. Mary's General Hospital. 

The Academic Education Lead- Grand River Hospital/St. Mary's General Hospital is the liaison between the Grand River Hospital (GRH), St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH) and the Waterloo Regional Campus (WRC). The lead will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and enhancing undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, and quality improvement opportunities at GRH and SMGH in keeping with the content needs of the program and the resources of the community.

Applications are now being accepted. Please forward your CV and letter of interest for the position by Monday, January 29th by 12:00PM to Dr. Margo Mountjoy ([email protected])

New Site Launch Benefits Faculty



The Faculty of Health Sciences has a new website for Faculty Relations where you can find helpful information as you pursue and continue your career within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Find information on faculty full- and part-time appointments, academic reviews/tenures/promotion, faculty associations, leaves, benefits and resources.

Specifically, for current part-time/adjunct faculty there is also MacID support, library access information and promotion resources. Click below to explore future opportunities and navigate your career with success.

New WRC Strategic Plan

The development of the WRC Strategic Plan is intended to assist WRC in defining its priorities and to underpin the allocation of attention and resources to achieve the desired future state of educational excellence, research and innovation.

The 2024-2027 plan identifies opportunities and strengths within community partnerships, UG and PG seat expansion, health innovation. Additionally, funding and post pandemic human health resources in healthcare obstacles are recognized and addressed. Click Strategic Plan button below to read more.

UGME COVID Communication:

Virtual Participation, Absences and Making Up Time Off

Health and Safety:

• Storm Emergency Policy
• Guidelines for Managing Student Concerns in UGME
• Guidelines for the Support of Learners During an Influenza Pandemic or Localized Outbreak

Mistreatment:

• Code of Conduct for Faculty and Procedure for Taking Disciplinary Action
• Conflict of Interest Guidelines: Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
• McMaster University Policy on Accessibility
• McMaster Discrimination and Harassment Policy
• Professional Responsibilities in Undergraduate Medical Education
• Violence in the Workplace
• Prevention of Undue Bias in Student Assessment

Professionalism:

• Guideline to Standards of Professional Behaviour and Complaint Resolution for Students and Faculty
• Professionalism Discussion Report
• Professionalism in Practice