91˿Ƶ Accredited Training Site for Family Medicine
General Description
Location
GMF du Lac Saint-François is located in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in the Montérégie-Ouest region, about 65 km from Montreal. The teaching site works in collaboration with the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest to manage clinical rotations.
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Capacity
- 1 trainee per period
Length of Rotation
- 1 or 2 months
Language
- Spoken: French, English is useful
- Charting: French, English possible
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experiences
Rotation primarily done in Clinc
Trainees may be exposed to:
- Patient follow ups by appointment
- Walk-in clinic
- Obstetrics call at Suroit Hospital
- ER at Suroit Hospital
- Hospitalization at Suroit Hospital
Lodging
Trainees will be lodged in the Valleyfield area. Please visit theSalaberry-de-Valleyfieldpage for more information.
Transportation
A car is required for this rotation in order to travel between the lodging and the clinic.Depending on the location of their base teaching site, each trainee receives a stipend to help pay for transportation costs. Trainees must make their own travel arrangements.
Traveling by car
Please get directions from your home using amobile mapping applicationsuch as Google Maps.
IMPORTANT:
Read the online informationbefore using your personal vehicle for university related activities.
Important Information
At least 4 weeks prior to rural rotation/elective, email the site contact to confirm your arrival.
What To Bring:
- Stethoscope
- 91˿Ƶ ID card
- Laptop and/or tablet
Contact
Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
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GMF du Lac Saint-François 521 Boul. du Havre, suite 5 Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC J6S 4Z5 |
marlene.labrecque.gmf16 [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Marlène Labrecque) stages_md.cisssmo16 [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) |
Dr. Xin Yue Chen |