Â鶹AV Accredited Training Site for Family Medicine
General Description
Location
The clinic is located in Thurso in the Outaouais Region. Thurso is the native town of the famous Hockey Player Guy Lafleur. The city was build for the exploitation of the Thurso Pulp and Paper, which is still active. Many outdoors activities are available mainly in the National Park de Plaisance (hiking, biking, swimming, kayak, etc.).
Capacity
- 3 trainees per year
Length of Rotation
- 1Ìý³¾´Ç²Ô³Ù³ó
Language
- Spoken: French, English is useful
- Charting: French/English
- Spoken by population: French/English
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experiences
Rotation primarily done in a clinical setting. Clinical exposure of trainees includes mainly:
- Minor Procedures
- Home care visits
- Prenatal/Postnatal Care
Lodging
Trainees are lodged in Buckingham (approximately 15-minute drive).
Transportation
A car is mandatory for this rotation. 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 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
Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
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GMF de la Basse-Lièvre - Clinique médicale de Thurso |
climso [at] bellnet.ca (TBC) 07_CISSSO_STAGES_EN_MEDECINE [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (¸é±ð²µ¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ôÌý°ä´Ç´Ç°ù»å¾±²Ô²¹³Ù´Ç°ù) |
Dr. Frankly Chevrin Dr. Jean Boucher Dr. Josiane Tshibumbu |