University of Alberta Hospital Family Medicine & Seniors Centre (UAH FMSC)
Edmonton, Alberta
The U of A Hospital Family Medicine & Seniors Clinic was especially developed in 2002 as a mixed academic/community-based practice. A multi-disciplinary team including physicians, nurses, a dietician, physiotherapists and a social worker are involved in caring for more than 30,000 diverse patients who visit the clinic each year.
The clinic is located in the Edmonton Clinic that opened in 2012. There are weekly Family Medicine rounds attended by the residents. Many of the clinic's preceptors are involved in caring for in-patients on the two family medicine wards. The clinic is equipped with an Electronic Record system and has friendly and helpful staff. Nearby Whyte Avenue has many excellent restaurants, clubs, shops and is the site of many festivals throughout the year. You can send an email to the following address fmrachief@gmail.com if you have any unanswered questions.
Preceptor Profiles
- Dr. Andrew Cave
Research Interests: electronic health records, Narrative Reflective Practice and asthma.
- Dr. Nigel Flook (Unit Director)
Dr. Flook is involved with the development of electronic medical resources and electronic health records. He is president of the Primary Care Society of Gastroenterology and won Primary Care Physician of the Year Award in 1998.
- Dr. Jason Hamm (Clinical Lecturer)
Research Interests: women's health and practice management
- Dr. Linda Smith - (Academic Director) Dr. Smith is involved with resident curriculum and resident health and well being issues.
Research Interests: women’s health and psychotherapy
- Dr. Harvey Sternberg (Clinical Lecturer) Dr. Sternberg's expertise is in sports medicine; he has treated over 5000 running injuries, more than any other GP in Canada.
Research Interests: sports medicine, menopause and andropause
