Join our in-clinic shadowing program at Humber River Hospital (and later Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital) to gain hands-on insight into advanced wound care. Over the course of a 3-hour afternoon session, you’ll work alongside our team, observe real patient cases, and learn how we integrate specialist care into the community when timely interventions are needed. This is a great opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge, connect with peers, and contribute to building a collaborative support system for patients with complex wounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Logistics

How long is the shadowing session?
Sessions run from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Humber River Hospital (1235 Wilson Ave, North York, ON M3M 0B2). We expect to add Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital as a second location in the Fall. The goal is to work together and build this in-clinic support system for specialist care—particularly when a family doctor isn’t available or a patient needs timely interventions, such as antibiotics.

When does each session start?
Each day begins promptly at 12:30 PM and ends at 3:30 PM.

Where do I meet?
Please meet in the Outpatient Department on the 4th floor. Use the guest elevator on the east end. From there you will see the Surgical and Medical Ambulatory Clinic as listed on the Humber River Hospital website.

Is parking available?
Yes. Please use hospital patient parking.

Who is my point of contact on arrival?
You’ll be introduced to our Nurse Practitioner, Kelvin Leung.
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Communications

How can I contact the person I’m shadowing?
You’ll be provided with Kelvin’s cell phone number before your session.
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Activities & Learning Scope

What will I be observing?
You’ll see between 20–30 patients, with a variety of wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, ischemic wounds, and stasis wounds.

Can I participate or will I only observe?
If appropriate and with the patient’s consent, you may assist under supervision.
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Preparation

What should I bring?
Bring anything you would normally take to a clinic—e.g., ID badge, notepad, or stethoscope (optional).

What should I wear?
Wear professional clinical attire (e.g., scrubs and closed-toe shoes).

Will PPE be provided?
Yes, PPE will be provided as required.
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Post-Shadowing

Is there a debrief afterward?
There’s no formal debrief, but we welcome your ideas, feedback, and suggestions on how to improve the program. All feedback is shared with Dr. Asem Saleh.

How do I share feedback?
Email your comments to community@ownhealth.ca.
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Eligibility & Registration

Who can participate?
Any frontline healthcare provider involved in wound care.

How many participants per day?
One participant per day.

What if I need to cancel?
Email akong@ownhealth.ca as soon as possible so we can offer the spot to another colleague. You’ll be able to reschedule for a future date.

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