Â鶹AV Accredited Training Site for: Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry
OTHER SPECIALITIES, amongst others:Ìý Emergency, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Radiation Oncology, Orthopedics Surgery, Neurosurgery, Social Pediatrics, Surgery OTL, Vascular Surgery
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Please contact Â鶹AV at sersec.med [at] mcgill.ca or the site for more information.
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General Description
Location
Gatineau is a town of over 275,000 people, located in western Quebec near Hull, across the river from Ottawa.ÌýThe Hôpital de Gatineau,ÌýHôpital de Hull and the Family Medicine Unit (GMF-U) are part of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais.
Capacity
- 1 clerk per period (Family Medicine)
- 1 or 2 trainees per period (Anesthesiology)
- 1 trainee per period (General Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics)
- 2 trainees per period, R5 possibility of completing 2-week rotations (Internal Medicine)
- 2 trainees per period (Psychiatry)
Length of Rotation
- 2 weeks minimum (clerks),Ìý1 month minimum (residents) (Anesthesiology)
- 1 to 2 months (Family Medicine)
- 1 to 3 months (General Surgery, OBGYN)
- 1 month (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics)
- 1 to 12 months (Psychiatry)
Language
- Spoken: French, English is useful
- Charting: French
Other Interesting Information
The Gatineau Hospital provides primary and secondary healthcare services
- 1 402 Â鶹AV/year
- 21 103 outpatient visits/year
- 40 beds
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experiences
Anesthesiology
TEACHING DOCTORS
Hull Hospital
• Dr. Scott Nordstrom (Supervisor)
Gatineau Hospital
• Dr. Luc deBellefeuille (Supervisor)
Family Medicine
Rotation primarily done in the Family Medicine Unit (GMF-U)
Trainees can be exposed to:
- In-office follow-up
- "Mini emergency" clinic (equivalent to walk-in)
- Prenatal and postnatal care
- Teaching activities (theoretical, simulated, etc.)
- Hospitalization
General Surgery
Click here to read the objectives of the rotation.
TEACHING DOCTORS
- Dr. Frédéric Côté (Superviseur)
- Dr. Jody Botwell
- Dr. Éric Bégin
- Dr. François Houle
- Dr. Gauri Nadkarni
- Dre. Farah Pérodin
- Dre. Nancy Roy
Internal Medicine
Gatineau Trainees can be exposed to:
- Internal Medicine consultations: in and outpatient, Emergency
- Intensive care unit consultations
- Oncology (Dr. Dallaire)
- Brochoscopy (Dr. Dallaire, Starra)
TEACHING DOCTORS
- Dr. Ron Starra (Supervisor)Ìý
- Dr. Mario Dallaire
- Dr. Jones
- Dr. Labelle
- Dr. Moleski
- Dr. Valcourt
- Dr. Verreault
Hull Trainees can be exposed to:
- Peri-operative medicine: in and outpatient
- Internal Medicine consultations: in and outpatient
- Intensive care unit consultations
- Hemodialysis
- Exercise stress testing
TEACHING DOCTORS
- Dr. Dan Tatu (Supervisor)
- Dr. Kim Nguyen
- Dr. Jean-François Brouillette
- Dr. Mark Engfield
OBGYN
TEACHING DOCTORS
- Dr. Dario Garcia (Supervisor)
- Dr. Francine Blais
- Dr. Valérie Bohémier
- Dr. Lisa-Marie Chartrand
- Dr. Amélie Gervaise
- Dr. Godmaire Maxime
- Dr. Lionel-Ange Poungui Moungondo
- Dr. Alexandre Rozenholc
- Dr. Eric Himaya
Pediatrics
Click here to read the description of the rotation. Objectives in pediatrics
TEACHING DOCTORS
- Dr. Dionne King (Supervisor)
- Dr. Eve-Marie Bélanger
- Dr. Sophie Bergeron
- Dr. Karine Clément
- Dr. Yohann Couture
- Dr. Henriette Fortin
- Dr. Chantal Gagné
- Dr. Marie-Hélène Landreville
- Dr. Jean Lemonde
- Dr. Mustapha Mourad
- Dr. Sarah Waterston
Psychiatry
TEACHING DOCTORS
- Dr. Jackson Guimezap (Supervisor)
- Dr. Marion Koch
Lodging
Type of Lodging
Lodging is provided by the establishment.
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 rotation.
Trainees are expected at the Hospital at 8:30am (unless otherwise specified) on the first day of their rotation.
â–º 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 | Details |
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Full kitchen: | Refrigerator; Microwave; Stove; Dishes; Utensils; Cookware |
Television set, cable:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý | Provided |
Washer and dryer: | Provided + iron |
Internet Access: | Available (wireless): bring your laptop. |
Telephone: | Long distance calls forbidden |
Linens: | Supplied |
Visitors: | Not allowed |
Pets: | Not allowed |
Deposit for keys: | None |
Parking: | Available |
Transportation
A car is highly recommended, as trainees are often scheduled at various clinical sites during their rotation. Trainees can also travel to the siteÌýby bus or train.
Those without cars can commute using public transport () while in Gatineau.ÌýÌý
Trainees 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
The offers daily departures from Montreal.
Traveling by car
It is approximately a 2-hour drive to reach Gatineau. Please see the attached for further details.
Traveling by train
Via Rail offers daily departure from Montreal to Ottawa. From Ottawa to Gatineau, the trainees must take a taxi since there is no bus service available. Please see the website of for further details.
Important:
Read the online information before using your personal vehicle for university related activities.
Important Information
At least 3 weeks prior to rural rotation/elective, email the site contact to confirm your arrival.
What To Bring:
- Stethoscope
- Â鶹AV ID card
- Laptop and/or tablet
Contact
Specialty | Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
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Anesthesiology | Hull Hospital 116, boul. Lionel-Émond Gatineau QC, J8Y 1W7 |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) |
Dr. Scott Nordstrom Dr. Luc deBellefeuille |
Family Medicine | Famille Medicine Unit 500, boul. de l’Hôpital, BureauÌý100 Gatineau, QC, J8V 2P5 |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) (819) 966-6100 ext. 352030 |
Dr. Shaun Pugin |
General Surgery | Gatineau Hospital 909, boul. de La Vérendrye, Gatineau, QC, J8P 7H2 |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) (819) 966-6100 ext. 352030 |
Dr. Denis Brouillette |
Internal Medicine |
Gatineau Hospital Hull Hospital |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) (819) 966-6100 ext. 352030 |
Dr. Ron Starra Dr. Dan Tatu |
Obstetrics-Gynecology | Gatineau Hospital 909, boul. de La Vérendrye, Gatineau, QC, J8P 7H2 |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) (819) 966-6100 ext.Ìý352030 |
Dr. Dario Garcia |
Pediatrics | Gatineau Hospital 909, boul. de La Vérendrye, Gatineau, QC, J8P 7H2 |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) (819) 966-6100 ext. 352030 |
Dr. Dionne King |
Psychiatry | Pierre-Janet Hospital 20 rue Pharand Gatineau, QC, J9A 1K7 |
07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Coordination Team) (819) 966-6100 ext. 352030 |
Dr. Jackson Guimezap |
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