91˿Ƶ Accredited Training Site for Family Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry. Electives are also available in other specialties. Please contact the site for more information.
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General Description
Location
Located in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Val-d'Or is a northern mining town about 525 km from Montreal. The teaching site is part of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue which includes the Val-d'Or Hospital Centre and a groupe de médicine familiale universitaire (GMF-U). The latter accommodates Family Medicine residents for their entire 2-year training.
(exact distance is calculated between the trainee's base unit and the site using )
Capacity
- 2 trainees per period (Family Medicine)
- Possibility of elective in OBGYN, Emergency, Family Medicine, on request
- 1-2 trainees per period (Pediatrics)
Length of Rotation
- 1 or 2 months
- Rural stream option (for residents) 3 to 6 months
Language
- Spoken: French, English is useful
- Charting: French
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experiences
Family Medicine
Trainees can be exposed to:
- Emergency
- Minor procedures
- Obstetrics
- Pre Natal and Post Natal Care
- Family Medicine Group (GMF)
- Walk-in Clinic
- Home care
- Hospitalization
- Intensive Care Unit
- On-Call
- Long-term Care
- Visits to other villages (notably Algonquin community)
- Other clinical exposures: Minor surgery, pediatrics and psychiatry
- Teaching activities (theory, simulations, etc)
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Pediatrics Rotation Objectives
Teaching Doctors:
Dr. Suzanne Malaab (Supervisor)
Dr. Normand Petit
Dr. Firas Semaan
Dr. Pierre Hanna
Dr. Abdallah Boulfani
Dr. Allison Kukhta, Allergist-immunologist
Psychiatry
Teaching Doctors:
Dr. Sebastian Gendron (Superviseur)
Obstetrics-Gynecology
Teaching Doctor:
Dr. Manon Turbide
Other Interesting Information
Hospital provides primary healthcare services and offers a full array of diagnostic services.
- Population of 42 970
- 650 to 700 deliveries/year
- ER visits: 48 000/year
- 48 570 outpatient visits/year
- 4 300 91˿Ƶ/year
- 73 beds
Lodging
Type of Lodging
Lodging is provided by the establishment and is located adjacent to the hospital.
Trainees are lodged in a "Shared Apartment". Trainees have a private room and share common gender-neutral areas (bathroom, kitchen, living room).
Lodging can be available as of the evening before the first day of your rotation.
Trainees are expected at the reception of the Hospital Center at 8:30 am on the first day of rotation.
► Note: It is important that everyone does their share to keep all common areas clean and safe at any time.
Accommodation Commodities
All accommodations are non-smoking environments.
Commodity | Detail |
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Full kitchen: TV, cable: Washer/dryer: Internet Access: Telephone: Linens: Visitors: Pets: Deposit for keys: Parking: Other Amenities: |
Refrigerator; Microwave; Stove; Dishes; Utensils; Cookware Provided Provided + an iron Available (must bring ethernet cable): bring your laptop. Limited download capacity Long distance calls forbidden Supplied Not allowed Not allowed Yes (10$) Reimbursed after rotation Available Gym/Sports facility available at the hospital |
Transportation
Trainees can travel to the site by bus, car or plane.
Each trainee receives a stipend to help pay for transportation costs.
Trainees must make their own travel arrangements.
NOTE: For all students making their own arrangements. All students will be required to attend a mandatory Progress Test at the end of each block.
PLEASE do not make any travel arrangements before confirming the exact date of your test.
Traveling by Bus
- serves the Abitibi-Témiscaming region. Departure in Montreal from the bus station, Gare d’autocar de Montréal, located at the Berri-UQAM métro station. Duration of the bus ride: approximately 7 hours. Please see their website or call directly at 1-866-307-0002 or 1-866-863-6066 for more information.
Traveling by Car
- Please see the attached.
Traveling by Plane
- Another option would be to travel via , followed by a taxi ride to the hospital. Should trainees choose this option, please note that they receive a fixed amount for transportation whether travelling by air, bus or car. Please contact the site coordinator to learn more information about this option.
Use of Personal Vehicle
Important Information
Read the online information before using your personal vehicle for university related activities.
Important Information
Important:
At least 3 weeks prior to rural rotation/elective,email the site contact to confirm your arrival.
Contact
Specialty | Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
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Family Medicine, ER |
Hôpital de Val-d'Or GMF-U de la-Vallée-de-l'Or |
umfvd-enseignement [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca ( ) Coordination team
|
Dr. Catherine Mailly (clerks) Dr. Myriam St-Pierre(residents) |
General Surgery | Hôpital de Val-d'Or 725, 6e Rue Val D'Or, QC, J9P 3Y1 |
Coordination team 08.gestiondesiteVO [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca ( ) |
Dr. Denis Brouillette |
Obstetrics-Gynecology | Hôpital de Val-d'Or 725, 6e Rue Val D'Or, QC, J9P 3Y1 |
umfvd-enseignement [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca ( ) Coordination team 819-825-5858 ext 3536 |
Dr. Manon Turbide |
Pediatrics | Hôpital de Val-d'Or 725, 6e Rue Val D'Or, QC, J9P 3Y1 |
Coordination team 08.gestiondesiteVO [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca ( ) |
Dr. Suzanne Malaab (Superviseur) Dr. Pierre Hanna |
Psychiatry | Hôpital Psychiatrique de Malartic 1141, rue Royale Malartic, QC, J0Y 1Z0 |
Coordination team 08.gestiondesiteVO [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca ( ) |
Dr. Sebastian Gendron |