1. Can I complete all of my placements in Kingston?
Due to the limited number of placements in Kingston, it is very unlikely that all of your placements will occur in Kingston. We have a wonderful catchment area offering excellent learning opportunities in smaller communities and encourage students to explore these sites.
2. How are the clinical placements arranged?
In-catchment
Placement opportunities are posted for students to view about 5 weeks before the start of each placement. For each clinical placement, students can indicate their preferences (up to 5 placements) within the Queen's catchment area. The ACCE matches the student to the site.
Out-of-catchment
Students wanting to go out of catchment apply through the ACCE. Please note, there are very limited opportunities to complete placements outside of the Queen's catchment area.
Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario placements are arranged through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) Rehabilitation Studies Stream http://www.normed.ca/education/rehab/default.aspx?id=530&ekmensel=c580fa7b_36_0_530_10 These are funded placements and travel and accommodation is provided. There is limited availability and priority is given to those students who are from Northern Ontario, however all are welcome to apply.
3. What happens if I don't get one of my preferred placements?
You are required to accept any of the five choices you have made. If you do not receive any of your top 5 choices you will work with the ACCE until you are matched with a clinical placement.
4. How do I arrange a placement out of Ontario?
Out-of-catchment
Students wanting to go out of catchment apply through the ACCE.
5. Can I contact a site to arrange a placement?
Under NO circumstances are you to contact a clinical site, or physiotherapist directly. This is a Canada wide policy and any attempt at direct contact with a site will jeopardize your clinical placement opportunities. Please contact the ACCE and we will work with you to get an appropriate placement.
6. Is financial support available?
Students are responsible for the costs associated with clinical placements. There may be a small number of bursaries available through MTCU funds or through a Queen's Fieldwork Bursary (~$200).