INTRODUCTION & LOCATIONS

Diagnostic Imaging at McMaster University is based out of Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. There are three large teaching hospitals at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), including McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton General Hospital and the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, as well as the Chedoke site. Combined with the Diagnostic Imaging department at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH), there are approximately 64 radiology faculty members, 4 Nuclear Medicine clinical faculty and 11 basic scientists. The regional Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) provides comprehensive cancer for the region. All sites are affiliated with McMaster University. Combined HHS, SJHH and JCC have over 1500 inpatient beds, as well as many active and varied outpatient programs. As a large tertiary referral centre for the Central West Region of Ontario and its population base of 2.3 million people, our facilities, programs and faculty members in Hamilton offer a comprehensive spectrum of health and disease expertise.

All of the clinical centres affiliated with McMaster University Diagnostic Imaging provide strong educational opportunities for residency training, post-residency fellowships, undergraduate electives, as well as the graduate program for Medical Physics. There are rewarding opportunities for faculty who are interested in education, clinical excellence, research and multi-disciplinary team experiences. We are committed to making a difference in people's lives and the future of our community, through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs.

PLEASE NOTE: This site supports the MD postgraduate Radiology training programs. If you are interested in the diploma programs in Medical Imaging Technology, combined Mohawk/McMaster undergraduate program in Medical Radiation Sciences, please click here (http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/medph)

OUR TEACHING HOSPITALS:

 

HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES

McMaster University Medical Centre
McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC), which is located next to McMaster University in west Hamilton, has one of Canada's most innovative Digestive Diseases programs, as well as the nationally recognized McMaster Children's Hospital. In addition, MUMC delivers a wide range of Women's Health services, including high-risk Obstetrics and Gynecology. Currently, major redevelopment is occurring at MUMC to nearly 20 percent of the existing site (approximately 125,000 net square feet). The centre will be redeveloped into a state-of-the-art facility to accommodate the growth of McMaster Children's Hospital, as well as to expand inpatient, outpatient and pediatric emergency services.

Our department of Diagnostic Imaging at MUMC services the above programs. We have full and part-time radiology faculty, as well as several faculty members cross-appointed from Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fellowship trained faculty expertise includes chest, body, interventional, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology and obstetrical imaging. The department houses a 1.5 T MR unit, 2 multi slice CTs, 2 active interventional suites, a large ultrasound department, as well as fluoroscopic and general imaging facilities. We are fully PACS integrated and work with voice recognition software. The department has close links with Pediatric and Adult clinical services.
Chief of Radiology McMaster site: Dr. Craig Coblentz  
Address:
McMaster University Medical Centre
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
1200 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8N
3Z5 905-521-2100 x75279
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Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton General Hospital is recognized as a regional center of excellence in cardiovascular care, neurosciences, trauma and burn treatment. The hospital has one of the province's few Burn Units and is also home to an Integrated Stroke Unit for acute and rehabilitation patients. A number of redevelopment projects are underway, including a new Heart Investigation Unit, two new operating rooms, construction of the David Braley Cardiac Vascular & Stroke Research Institute, as well as the Regional Rehabilitation & Acquired Brain Injury Facility. With these exciting new developments, the Hamilton General Hospital will continue to grow and serve the community as a leading edge facility.

Our department of Diagnostic Imaging at HGH services the above programs and currently has 16 full and part time radiologists, with subspecialty expertise in neuroradiology, interventional, cardiac imaging, musculoskeletal, body and breast imaging. Our department has a very active trauma and Vascular/Interventional radiology program. This is all supported by two multislice CTs, one 1.5T MRI, a full ultrasound department, and three interventional suites. We are fully PACS operational and utilize voice recognition dictation software.
Chief of Radiology Hamilton General site: Dr. Mary Lou Ellins, Acting Chief  
Address:
Hamilton General Hospital
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
237 Barton Street
Hamilton, Ontario
L8L 2X2
905-527-4322 x46521

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Juravinski Hospital
Formerly known as the Henderson Hospital, the Juravinski Hospital is the region's center of excellence for cancer and orthopedic care. Over the next few years, nearly three quarters of the existing hospital (approximately 425,000 square feet) will be redeveloped to accommodate upgraded services for the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), the hospital's large Arthroplasty Program and general hospital services. With this redevelopment, the Juravinski Hospital will further expand it's highly regarded orthopedic program. It will continue to service the JCC, which represents the most comprehensive cancer care and research facility in the Central South/Central West region. The JCC is close to completing a large expansion, making it the second largest cancer centre in Ontario and fifth largest in North America.

Our department of Diagnostic Imaging at the Henderson Hospital services the above programs. In August 2010, we moved into a new facility with upgraded equipment. The entire hospital redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2012. This offers exciting imaging opportunities, with a new department configuration and resources. We have a 3.0 T MR, 2 multi slice CTs, ultrasound, interventional and general imaging suites. Our faculty members have expertise and fellowship training in oncology/cross-sectional imaging, body imaging, musculoskeletal, interventional and breast imaging. We have a close working relationship with our clinical colleagues and offer teaching and training experiences for undergraduate medical students, residents and clinical fellows.
Chief of Radiology Henderson site: Dr. Brian Yemen  
Address:
Juravinski Hospital
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
711 Concession St. East
Hamilton, Ontario
L8V 1C3
905-527-4322 x42562 		Google Maps

Chedoke Hospital houses non-acute care programs in a campus setting on Hamilton's west mountain. A number of HHS' adult rehabilitation programs including a comprehensive Acquired Brain Injury program, a leading Prosthetics and Orthotics Department as well as several McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH) outpatient services are located at Chedoke. As redevelopment continues at many of HHS hospital locations, Chedoke will become a major support site for non-acute care programs and hospital administration. This site is not currently utilized for our postgraduate education programs.

 

ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTHCARE
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) provides tertiary, secondary and ambulatory health care services. SJHH is home to the multi-million dollar Father Sean O'Sullivan Research Centre, the prestigious Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health and the high-tech Brain-Body Institute. It is recognized as the regional centre of excellence for kidney and urinary diseases, respiratory medicine and thoracic surgery, as well as head and neck surgery. The hospital's Department of Diagnostic Imaging has undergone major changes with expansion of its programs, services and equipment, as well as redevelopment of a brand new Diagnostic Imaging department in the hospital's new tower.

Our department of Diagnostic Imaging at St. Joseph's Healthcare services the above programs. We have recently moved into a brand new hospital wing, shown in the picture below. Our department assets include with state of the art imaging equipment and a bright, new radiology space. We recently installed a 3.0 T clinical MR unit, in addition to our existing 1.5 T unit. We also have 2 multi slice CTs, as well as state of the art interventional suites and ultrasound equipment. We have 14 faculty members, most with fellowship specialty training. Faculty fellowship training expertise includes Musculoskeletal, Body Imaging, Cross-sectional, Interventional, Chest and Breast Imaging. Imaging rotations at this site offer a great spectrum of interesting cases.
Chief of Radiology St. Joseph’s Healthcare: Dr. Dan Franic
Address:
St. Joseph's Healthcare
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
50 Charlton Avenue East
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 4A6
905-522-1155 x34072 		Google Maps