The Cowichan District Hospital, a 148-bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial atmosphere amongst the general and specialty medical staff. Many local GPs continue to maintain full-service practices including provision of inpatient care. Local specialist services include General and Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Radiology. Construction is underway for the new CDH replacement project, that is projected to open in 2027 with 203 beds (185 operational on opening), with 6 ICU and 8 HAU beds under the overview of the Internal Medicine service. Teaching is a big component of hospital work, with 3rd year Integrated Clerkship medical students and local Cowichan Family Practice residents present year round, as well as visiting Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents on electives.

Inpatient work would involve participation in a paid on-call schedule for consultative services, directive care on the medical and surgical wards, electrodiagnostic (stress testing, ECG, Holter interpretation), and management of the 7-bed ICU on a rotating basis. On-call work tends to be high volume and high acuity, spanning the full breadth of GIM, subspecialty medicine, and critical care. A high degree of comfort with a broad range of internal medicine problems, cardiology and critical care is essential. 

Start Date:

As soon as Possible

Community Information:

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada's most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries. Public education in Duncan is complemented by several renowned local private schools. 

Despite its rural designation, with Victoria located 45 minutes south and Nanaimo located 45 minutes north, the Cowichan Valley also provides convenient access to multiple airports, cultural experiences, and urban amenities.