McGill 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.
Google Maps (exact distance is calculated between the trainee's base unit and the site using Québec 511)
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 the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield page 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 a mobile mapping application such as Google Maps.
IMPORTANT:
Read the online information before 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
- McGill ID card
- Laptop and/or tablet
Contact
| Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
