Clinical Rotations and Electives

Medical learners must complete the following items before starting a clinical rotation at Brockville General Hospital. Please note that applications and supporting documentation must be received no later than four weeks in advance of your clinical start date. We will not process incomplete applications.

If you have any questions regarding clinical elective placements, email us or call 613-345-5649 ext. 1221.

Clinical rotation checklist

• Complete our Clinical Electives Application Form
• Communicable disease/immunization records submitted and approved
• Mask fit testing (current within two years)
• Clear criminal reference check (CPIC)
• Hospital orientation - Download our orientation manual
• Brockville General Hospital photo identification
• Systems access and training (as required, requested by preceptor)

If you have any questions regarding immunization requirements or records, contact our Occupational Health Department or by fax at 613-345-8305.

Arranging electives

You can return your completed Electives Application Form and send all your supporting documentation by email  or by fax at 613-345-8305. We will obtain the signature of the supervising or preceptor physician for you.

Contact the following departmental chief appropriate to your area of interest to discuss learning objectives and confirm preceptor availability.

Departmental chiefs and contact information

You can also email our midwives contact, Heather Mason, or email our physicians' assistant contact, Tim Ralph.

International medical graduates

International medical graduates must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO) of Ontario. View the CPSO's registration requirements and apply online to be registered.

Elective cancellation

Please note that Brockville General Hospital or your supervising physician(s) reserve the right to cancel or discontinue the clinical elective rotation at any time prior to or during the elective period, should they have any concerns about student competence or patient safety.

The hospital and/or precepting physicians will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the student due to the cancellation of the elective.

To learn more about student accommodations and more information for international students, please see Student Opportunities.