MedCare Clinics welcomes medical students from Canada, the United States, and international medical programs, as well as international medical graduates seeking valuable clinical exposure.
As a clinical teaching site for various academic institutions, MedCare Clinics provides a dynamic learning environment where students can gain experience in both primary care and specialist settings. Under the guidance of experienced preceptors, students have the opportunity to observe and participate in clinical interactions, learn about common patient concerns, assist with appropriate procedures, and discuss patient care, treatment plans, and clinical decision-making.
This placement allows medical students to strengthen their clinical knowledge, build confidence in patient-centred care, and better understand the day-to-day realities of working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Many students have found their placements at MedCare Clinics to be rewarding experiences that helped prepare them for the next steps in their medical careers, including residency opportunities.
MedCare Clinics provides nursing students with valuable clinical experience in a supportive and professional healthcare environment.
Students are able to train under the guidance of preceptors while working within a multidisciplinary team focused on patient care. Through their placement, nursing students can develop practical skills, improve communication with patients and providers, and gain a deeper understanding of common family practice cases, treatment plans, and ongoing patient management.
MedCare Clinics offers physician assistant students a diverse and hands-on clinical learning experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Students have the opportunity to work alongside experienced preceptors and healthcare professionals while gaining exposure to patient care, clinic workflows, and common cases seen in family practice. This experience helps students strengthen their clinical knowledge, build confidence, and better understand treatment and management options in a real-world primary care environment.
Medical Office Administration students play an important role in supporting both patients and healthcare teams. As one of the first points of contact in a clinic, Medical Office Assistants help create a welcoming, organized, and positive experience for every patient.
At MedCare Clinics, students gain practical experience in patient communication, appointment scheduling, front-desk support, clerical duties, medical record organization, and day-to-day clinic operations. They also work closely with healthcare professionals to support administrative processes and help ensure the clinic runs smoothly.
This placement is a valuable opportunity for students to build confidence, strengthen their communication and organizational skills, and better understand the essential role Medical Office Assistants play in delivering quality patient care.
Pharmacy students at MedCare Clinics have the opportunity to build their knowledge and practical skills in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Through our affiliated pharmacies, students can gain exposure to diverse patient populations, medication safety, pharmacy clinical workflows, electronic charting, and interprofessional care. Students may also learn alongside experienced preceptors who support their development and help them better understand the important role pharmacists play in patient-centred healthcare.
This placement provides valuable experience for students looking to strengthen their clinical confidence, communication skills, and understanding of how pharmacy services connect with broader primary care and community health.
MedCare Clinics is committed to supporting the education and training of students from clinical social work programs.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical placement experience in a healthcare setting while developing skills in social work intervention with individuals, families, and groups. Depending on their area of interest, previous experience, and placement availability, students may be exposed to a variety of clinical and community-based settings.
This placement allows social work students to strengthen their communication, assessment, support, and advocacy skills while learning how social work connects with patient-centred healthcare.
Please note that only students enrolled in an accredited social work program will be considered for placement.
MedCare Clinics offers high school co-op and volunteer opportunities for students who are interested in exploring a future in healthcare.
This experience gives students a chance to learn about the day-to-day environment of a healthcare clinic while developing important workplace skills such as communication, professionalism, teamwork, organization, and responsibility.
Students can gain valuable exposure to healthcare settings, build confidence, and strengthen their resume for postsecondary programs, future employment, or continued studies in health-related fields.
MedCare Clinics is committed to supporting the education and training of students from clinical social work programs.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical placement experience in a healthcare setting while developing skills in social work intervention with individuals, families, and groups. Depending on their area of interest, previous experience, and placement availability, students may be exposed to a variety of clinical and community-based settings.
This placement allows social work students to strengthen their communication, assessment, support, and advocacy skills while learning how social work connects with patient-centred healthcare.
Please note that only students enrolled in an accredited social work program will be considered for placement.