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Hospital Update:
Building for the Future Through
Education and Recruitment
Matthew Lawson, President & CEO – Georgian Bay General Hospital
GBGH is dedicated to delivering That momentum is already being We are already seeing the impact.
thoughtful, sustainable, and patient- felt. Last summer, we welcomed We look forward to welcoming a
centred care. That commitment is two Family Medicine residents new physician, Dr. Ollier, to our
strengthened through education, from the University of Toronto who Emergency Department and, this
collaboration, and the recruitment of are practicing in Midland through July, Dr. Gomez to our Obstetrics
talented healthcare professionals. June 2027 - Dr. Ahreni Saunthar team—important additions that will
and Dr. Amanda Silverio. This year, help strengthen access to care for
Each year, GBGH welcomes
we are pleased to welcome three our community.
medical learners through programs additional residents who will train
like the Rural Ontario Medical Equally important is retaining the
with us through 2028, learning,
Program (ROMP), giving students contributing, and becoming part of physicians who choose GBGH.
the opportunity to learn in a Through strong onboarding,
the fabric of care at GBGH - Dr. Jack
rural setting, work alongside our Scarborough, Dr. Rita Noble, and Dr. mentorship, and a welcoming
teams, and experience the rewards environment, we are building a
Seaher Sakha.
of practicing medicine in our foundation for long-term success.
community.
Together, we are growing care in our
These experiences matter. When community. Thank you for helping
learners train at GBGH, they are us attract, support, and retain the
more likely to choose rural medicine people who make excellent care
and build their practice here. We personal.
are grateful to the many partners DR. AHRENI SAUNTHAR
and supporters who help make this AND DR. AMANDA SILVERIO
possible through hosting learners
and supporting recruitment efforts
that strengthen healthcare for the
future.
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