Dr. Leslie Hutchings, 2007 Community Teacher of the Year

Leslie Hutchings is a Family Physician who has a special interest in teaching and in Mental Health. Prior to graduating from McMaster Medical School and establishing her practice in Stayner, Ontario, Leslie spent 4 years as a Public Health Nurse. Leslie offers a wide range of services as part of her practice including hospital based care, counseling patients with significant mental illness and family medicine. Leslie is also a tutor to McMaster residents in their Behavioral Sciences rotation. Her focus is on teaching communication skills and psychiatry for the Family Physician.