Emergency Medicine Electives
Residents are mostly based out of two large tertiary hospitals in Winnipeg: Health Sciences Center (HSC) and St. Boniface General Hospital (SBGH). Community rotations are based out of a third, smaller tertiary site – Grace Hospital. Medical students also rotate through Concordia Hospital, Selkirk Regional Health Centre, and the Portage La Prairie Regional Health Centre.
- HSC: the largest hospital and only trauma center in Manitoba. It is located in the inner-city core and attached to the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus. HSC houses most of the other consulting services and has both a surgical and medical ICU.
- SBGH: the cardiac center for Manitoba. It is located in St. Boniface. SBGH has a combined surgical and medical ICU.
- Grace Hospital: a smaller tertiary site with a combined surgical and medical ICU.
Important Notice: To facilitate end-of-shift rotations, the forms have been transitioned to a digital format. Currently, these forms are used for residents enrolled in non-CBD programs (e.g., Family Medicine, IMGs, elective residents). Please be advised that a University of Manitoba email address is required for login to ensure security and data integrity. For questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Electives:
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Available to: all residents.
POCUS emphasizes the use of bedside ultrasound by emergency physicians to rapidly assess, diagnose, and guide procedures in real time. POCUS enhances decision-making in critical situations such as trauma, shock, cardiac arrest, and procedural safety, while also advancing research and education in emerging ultrasound applications.
To apply reach out to our Ultrasound Director, Dr. Tomislav Jelic at [email protected]
Toxicology
Available to: senior residents.
Toxicology addresses the diagnosis, management, and prevention of poisoning, overdoses, and adverse effects of drugs or chemicals. This includes clinical consultation, antidote administration, and guiding protocols to improve patient safety and outcomes at the population level.
To apply reach out to Dr. Wes Palatnick; [email protected]
Simulation
Available to: senior residents.
Simulation applies simulation-based education (mannequins, scenario-based training, virtual reality, etc.) to teach and evaluate clinical skills, crisis management, teamwork and decision-making in safe environments. It also includes educational scholarship in simulation methodology.
To apply reach out to our Simulation Director, Dr. Cheryl ffrench at [email protected]
Trauma Team Leader (TTL)
Available to: senior residents.
The Trauma Team Leader (TTL) elective at HSC provides senior residents an immersive, hands-on experience in high-acuity trauma care. Under the supervision of Emergency Medicine faculty, students actively participate in the initial assessment, resuscitation, and coordination of care for critically injured patients. The elective emphasizes leadership in acute clinical settings, application of trauma protocols, focused procedural skills, and interdisciplinary communication with nursing, radiology, surgery, and critical care teams.
To apply reach out to our TTL Director, Dr. Jonathon Broughton at [email protected]
Prehospital/STARS
Available to: senior residents.
The STARS Prehospital & Transport Medicine Elective provides senior residents with an immersive introduction to helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and critical care transport. This elective is ideal for learners interested in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or Prehospital/Transport Medicine.
To apply reach out to Dr. Jorden Arbour at [email protected]
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine focuses on the diagnosis, acute management, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions occurring in athletes or physically active individuals. In the emergency setting, this often involves musculoskeletal injuries, concussion evaluation, and coordination with sports care networks.
To apply reach out to our AFC Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, Dr. Deborah Hill at [email protected]