UXBRIDGE
University of Toronto
Sponsor:
- University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Supervision:
Site Coordinator: Dr. Wanda Taylor
Bibliography will be provided and
clinical issues will be discussed relevant to different models
Level of discourse will be tailored to resident level and need
Level of Trainee: Clinical Clerk, PGY2 – PGY5
Electives Coordinator:
Dr. Wanda Taylor
Telephone: [905] 852-1825
Visits:
1 day weekly for 6 months
Nature of Experience:
- The day will be spent interviewing clients in the Women’s Mental Health Clinic
- Clients will be followed for a short-term psychotherapy, incorporating feminist principles
Patient Population:
- Women and adolescents who suffer from body image problems, depression and anxiety, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue, and physical/sexual and emotional abuse
Distance and Transportation:
- 75km from Toronto
- Go Transit available to Stouffville, or bus from Union Station to Uxbridge
Population: 16,000
Major Sources of Employment:
- Construction
- Finance, insurance, and real estate
- Manufacturing
- Mining and agriculture
- Transportation
- Wholesale and retail trade
Recreation and Entertainment:
- Uxbridge is well known for its Celebration of the Arts Festival, supported by the community’s wealth of artists
- Many fine restaurants with a range of cuisine from around the world
- Uxbridge county fair is a well attended fall event
- Manse Museum, Scott Museum; music hall, arena
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Last Modified: 10/16/03
Contact: psychnet@uwo.ca