More doctors to receive training in Sarnia-Lambton [Video]

Nobody takes for granted their access to reliable medicine, and more doctors will be trained in Sarnia-Lambton thanks to a new partnership between Bluewater Health and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.

The physician’s shortage isn’t unique to the region, however, starting in fall 2025, eight third-year students will be given the opportunity to complete clerkship training at Bluewater Health – the first step in clinical training.

Over two years, students will gain experience in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology and more.

“We know many medical graduates end up working where they train, because they become familiar with the local system, local health providers, and develop connections to the community,” said Dr. Michel Haddad, chief of staff at Bluewater Health. “By bringing MD students to Sarnia-Lambton for two full years of clinical training, we can show them not only what it …