I have worked as a locum surgeon in a few northern Ontario hospitals, including Notre-Dame Hospital in Hearst.Every time I have travelled to Hearst for a 1 or 2 weeks locum, I have been impressed as it must be one of the friendliest towns along the Trans-Canada Highway 11.As a general surgeon, I am assigned regular clinic time, as well as scheduled elective operating and endoscopy time. My responsabilities also include emergency room coverage that presented a variety of cases.The welcoming local physicians and nursing staff at Notre-Dame are helpful, resourceful and enthusiastic.This creates a work dynamic that's very productive and pleasant.As my scheduled locms in Hearst for this 2010 year draws to an end, I will make time in my full-time practice next year to travel back occasionally as this town has become a second home.
Dr Daniel Trottier, B.Sc., M.D., FRCSC- General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopy
Hôpital Montfort Hospital

"There are two aspects that make being a doctor in Hearst enjoyable. The first one is to have a diversity of challenges being available in a well organized rural community.The second one is the confidence and the gratitude from the community towards the work done by the physicians." - Dr. Denis Lacroix.

"My month in Hearst was a wonderful experience. Both the medical community and townspeople were extremely friendly and welcoming to me as a medical student. Interesting and exciting medicine is practices in Hearst, and I was thrilled to be able to play such an active role during my time there.I can't stress how much I enjoyed by time in Hearst.I'm still talking about it all the time..."- Sarah LeBlanc, Medical Student