Max Rady College of Medicine

Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty

The Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Residency Program at the University of Manitoba was accredited by the Royal College in 2018. The program consists of well-supervised experiences in outpatient, inpatient and outreach rotations, in addition to off service rotations and elective time, with increasing responsibilities and autonomy during the training. Learners will have time and mentorship dedicated to the completion of a scholarly project. The overall goal of the residency is the preparation of the learner for independent practice as a geriatric psychiatrist.

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    Department

    • Department of Psychiatry

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    Accreditation

    • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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    Expected duration

    • 2 years

Care of the elderly has become increasingly important across most branches of medicine and surgery. Delirium, dementia, frailty and the interplay between medical illness and mental disorders make this population’s needs particularly challenging.

Comprehensive training

In the Winnipeg region there are six geographically situated teams. These teams see patients in all community settings including nursing homes. Each team works with a geriatric psychiatrist.

Educational opportunities include weekly didactic seminars on various mental health topics that pertain to older adults as well as journal clubs throughout the year.

In addition, opportunities are had to join our colleagues during Geriatric Medicine Rounds as well as attend Baycrest Rounds virtually.

Rotations are carried out at Victoria General Hospital, St. Boniface Hospital, Deer Lodge Centre and Riverview Health Centre.

Resources at these facilities are as follows:

 Victoria General Hospital

  • Four geriatric psychiatrists
  • Site of older adult psychiatric inpatient beds
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Consult liaison services
  • Site of core rotations both general psychiatry program and geriatric subspecialty program

St. Boniface hospital site:

  • Two geriatric psychiatrists
  • Geriatric day hospital
  • Inpatient consultation-liaison
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Site of core rotations both general psychiatry program and geriatric subspecialty program

Deer Lodge Centre:

  • Behavioural management unit
  • Geriatric day hospital
  • Inpatient consultation-liaison

Riverview Health Centre:

  • Behavioural management unit
  • Geriatric day hospital
  • Inpatient consultation-liaison
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Program details

Complete residency details, including program curriculum, application requirements and selection criteria can be found on the Canadian Resident Matching Service website.

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Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty
M5018 McEwen Building, St. Boniface Hospital
409 Taché Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2H 2A6

204-237-2040
204-237-6264