Training environment accredited by the University of Montreal for Family Medicine. For clerkship only.
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General information
Geographical location
La Sarre is a mining town in the Abitibi-T茅miscamingue region, about 575 km from Montreal. The territory is served by the Centre int茅gr茅 de sant茅 et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l'Abitibi-T茅miscamingue.
Capacity
- 1 clerkship student per period
Length of Rotation
- 1 month
Language of use
- Verbal communication: French
File writing: French
Language spoken: French
Clinical exposure and learning experiences
Internship mainly in the clinic
Trainees' clinical exposure may mainly involve:
- Private clinic
- Emergency
Interns' clinical exposure may include, but is not limited to:
- Minor surgery and procedures (clinical procedures)
- Pregnancy follow-up
- Home care
- Prenatal and postnatal care
- CHSLD
- dermatology
- abcdaire
- locomotor
- hospitalization
- obstetrics
Other useful information
- 24/7 emergency
- 4 acute care beds
- 30 short-term care beds
- 8 psychiatry听 beds
- 15 URFI beds
- 70 long-term care beds
Lodging
Type of Lodging
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Equipment and service
The accommodation is non-smoking.
| Commodity | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen: | Refrigerator; Microwave; Stove; Dishes; Utensils; Cookware |
| Television set, cable:听听听听听 | Provided |
| Washer and dryer: | Provided + an iron |
| Internet Access: | Available (wireless): bring your laptop. Connection could be at times poor, slow or down altogether. |
| Telephone: | Long distance calls forbidden |
| Cell Phone: | Bell, Telus, and Koodo have good reception. Unfortunately, Rogers and Fido do not work on the local cellular network. |
| Linens: | Supplied |
| Visitors: | Not allowed |
| Pets: | Not allowed |
| Deposit for keys: | None |
| Parking: | Available |
| Bicycles: | There are two bicycles available for trainees. Please ask the permanent MDs if you are interested. |
| Hospital Cafeteria: | Serves lunch and supper. Tickets for听cafeteria meals can be purchased from Lilybelle from 11am-1pm at a cost of $4.60 per ticket. |
| Other Amenities: | Swimming Pool and Fitness C |
Transportation
Trainees can travel to La Sarre by car or bus.
Travel allowances are calculated on the basis of the resident's teaching unit or the student's home university. (See the table of allowances for the amount allocated).
Trainees must make their own travel arrangements.
NOTE: All students must attend a compulsory "Progress Test" at the end of each block. If you book your own tickets, please do not purchase them before confirming the exact date of your test.
By Bus
Autobus Maheux serves La Sarre and most other municipalities in the Abitibi-T茅miscamingue region. From Montreal, departures are made from the Gare d'autocar de Montr茅al, located at the Berri-UQAM metro station. Travel time is approximately 11 hours. Trainees can obtain further details by visiting the website at or by calling 1-866-863-6066.
By Car
The quickest way is by car.
Please consult the driving directions. These are given from Montreal as a reference. (Adjust departure point as required).
Important Information
At least three weeks before your internship, contact your local resource person to confirm your arrival.
Contact
| Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| GMF-U des Aurores Bor茅ales 228 2E Rue E, La Sarre QC J9Z2G9 |
valerie_perreault_gmf [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Valerie Perreault) | Dre Chantal听Charbonneau |
