Dermatology holds a unique position within the Department of Medicine. Our specialty encompasses both medical and surgical care and expertise. The majority of our work is performed at the Ottawa Hospital, but we also function within the Elizabeth Bruyere Health Centre and CHEO. A number of our members perform clinics elsewhere within the Champlain LHIN and beyond.
In 2009, we opened the first Mohs Surgery Unit in Eastern Ontario. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a highly specialized procedure that offers the highest cure rate for complex skin cancers, most specifically basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma on the head and neck.
Divisional members have been leaders in teledermatology in Ontario, and we are currently spearheading the development of store and forward teledermatology in cooperation with the Ontario Telemedicine Network.
The Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa, provides a well-balanced educational experience for residents in a small cohesive program. Residents are exposed to a wealth of clinical material at both the The Ottawa Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
In addition residents develop excellent dermatological surgical skills including MOH’s Surgery. Residents are taught Dermatopatholgy in seminars and electives with our experienced Dermatopathologist. Our division is recognized as a center of excellence in Contact Dermatitis, Skin Ulcer Care, MOH’s Surgery, and Laser Therapy. Our staff are experienced, friendly, and treat residents with respect.
Residents have a good teaching to service ratio. The program has 14 residents (PGY1-5) sharing on-call. Our weekly Academic half day includes Dermatology Rounds with interesting cases, Basic Science seminars, Therapeutics, Pathology, and Morphology.
Residents present both nationally and internationally. They also partake in clinical research projects which are usually published.
Residents have clinics and in-patient services at The Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The Division of Dermatology is based at the Civic site of the The Ottawa Hospital where there is a resident’s room with computer access.
Our residents spend at least one week in Nunavut during their program under the guidance of Dr. S. Shukle.
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