McMaster University
Hamilton, Niagara, and Waterloo, ON
ere Key Contacts and Websites
Wellness Counsellor Contact Information Lisa Giles,
[email protected] Dr. Jorin Lukings Director of Student Affairs, NRC Ontario Medical Association [email protected] General Inquiries, 1-800-268-7215 Physician Health Program, 1-800-851-6606 Dr. Margo Mountjoy Director of Student and Resident Affairs, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario WRC http://www.cpso.on.ca/About-Us [email protected] Websites Dr. Christina Grant MD Program: Director of Student Affairs, Hamilton http://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/students/student-resources [email protected] Student Affairs: http://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/students/student-affairs
Academic Support and Career Wellness Spiritual/Emotional/Mental Wellness
Career Guidance Counsellors Hamilton - Kent Robinson, Career Counsellor McMaster Student Wellness Centre, [email protected] 905-525-9140 x27700 - Claire Rivlin, Academic Skills and Career Offers both counselling and medical services. Counsellor Counselling services are offered in both group and [email protected] private settings. McMaster Multifaith https://multifaith.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-university-
multifaith-resources Elective Coordinators: - Susheel Gurcha, [Hamilton] [email protected] Niagara Niagara Distress Centre, - Sara Poole, [Niagara] 905-688-3711 [email protected] Brock University Health Services, - Christina Chan, [Waterloo] 905-688-5550 x3243 [email protected] Offers both counselling and medical services. Counselling services are offered in both group and McMaster Medicine Interest Groups private settings. Provide lecture series, contact with local Faith and Life Centre (on campus) physicians, clinical skills sessions etc. to inform students about various specialties Waterloo University of Waterloo Health Services, Student Advisors (519) 888-4096 Monthly wellness events Each student is paired with a physician who acts as a mentor and resource through their three Dr. Tom Ruttan, Director of Counselling Services 519-888-4567 x33121 years in medical school
McMaster University Financial Wellness Physical Wellness d - Office of Student Financial Aid and Hamilton Scholarships - McMaster Student Wellness Centre o http://sfas.mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 x27700 - McMaster medical student bursary - On-campus pharmacy program - Shoppers DrugMart, 1341 Main Street West o Ranging from $3000-$5000 - Urgent Care Centre, 690 Main Street West o Apply online in the early fall 905-521-2100 through Fitness: The pulse on campus gym, Intramurals on http://mosaic.mcmaster.ca campus, Goodlife Fitness and YMCA Gyms nearby, - McMaster medical student scholarships Gravity rock climbing gym, Cootes Paradise trails available o http://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/st Waterloo udents/student-resources - University of Waterloo Health Services, - Financial Wellness speakers through 519-888-4096 Meridian and TD - On-campus family medicine clinic - Personal Financial Management - Shoppers DrugMart, 250 King Street West Consultations available from MD Fitness: small gym located on campus, University of Management Waterloo gym available for use, intramurals - MAC’s Money Centre available at the University of Waterloo, Grand River o http://money.mcmaster.ca/ Rocks climbing gym, Waterloo Memorial Recreation - Budgeting Worksheet Centre, Goodlife Fitness Locations nearby o can be found at http://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/st Niagara udents/student-resources - Brock Health Services 905-688-5550 x3243 - On-campus pharmacy Fitness: Brock University gym, nearby GoodLife Social/Relationship Wellness Fitness, Moksha Yoga, World Gym, Peaks indoor rock climbing gym, the Bruce Trail on the Niagara All campuses have access to the UGME interest Escarpment, Short hills provincial park groups and clubs. They may be accessed here http://www.macmedsc.ca/
Hamilton - On campus medical student lounge with kitchenette, fireplace, 2 TVs with Netflix, couches, etc. - Nearby waterfalls and nature trails o http://www.waterfalls.hamilton.ca
Waterloo - On campus ping pong table, Wii, piano, and basketball net - Off campus Kitchener and St. Jacob’s market
Niagara - Medical student lounge with couch, comfy chairs, foosball table, TV, and guitar - Nearby trails along the Niagara escarpment - Organized inter-class events throughout the year
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