捆绑SM社区 Accredited Training Site for Family Medicine
听
NEW VIDEO: Listen to Dr. Simon Th茅berge and his team explain all the reasons why Senneterre is a special place for students and residents in training.
听
General Description
Location
The City of Senneterre is located in Abitibi-T茅miscamingue. With a population of nearly 3,000, this welcoming city has an area of 鈥嬧��16,524 square kilometers which ranks it 3rd amongst the largest cities in Quebec. Its vast territory has a large number of open spaces, lakes and rivers to practice all kinds of activities, both summer and winter.
Please note that rotations for the 2019-2020 year will begin effective February 2020.
Capacity
- 1 trainee per period
Length of Rotation
- 1 month
Language
- Spoken: French, English is useful
- Charting: French/English
- Spoken by population: French/English
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experiences
Rotation primarily done in CLSC.
Clinical exposure of trainees includes mainly:
- Private clinic
- Emergency
Clinical exposure of trainees may also include:
- Minor Procedures (clinical procedures) (once monthly)
- Home care visits
- Prenatal/Postnatal Care
- Pregnancy monitoring in Aboriginal village (1x/2 months)
- Other clinical exposures: Diabetes, Physiotherapy, wound care
Other Interesting Information
The clinic provides primary care services.
The Senneterre Health Center also has a medical team of four (4) physicians and:
- Emergency 24/7
- 2 short-term care beds
- 8 long-term care beds
- 1 temporary-stay bed
Lodging
Type of Lodging
Lodging provided is on the premises. The trainees stay in a room in the basement of the CLSC with a small private refrigerator, Wi-Fi, cable TV and private bathroom (shower).
Trainees have a single room and share common areas (kitchen) with other health professionals.
鈻� Take note: It is important that everyone do their part to keep the accommodations clean and safe at all times.
Accommodation Commodities
All accommodations are non-smoking environments.
| Equipment | Details |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen: | Double burner without stove.听 Utensils, Cookware, basic kitchen supplies |
| Television set, cable:听听听听听 | Provided |
| Washer and dryer: | Provided (detergent included) |
| Internet Access: | Available with limited shared data plan. Data usage to be used diligently (no streaming allowed) (must bring ethernet cable). Bring your laptop. |
| Telephone: | Long distance calls forbidden |
| Linens: | Supplied |
| Visitors: | Not allowed |
| Pets: | Not allowed |
| Deposit for keys: | $5.00 deposit |
| Parking: | Available (no access card required) |
| Other Amenities: | Kayak rental service in the summer.听 Cross-country ski trail, fitness centre, golf course.听 Exercise room open 24 hours a day for a fee.听 There is a grocery store as well as several small shops all within walking distance of the Senneterre Health Centre. |
Transportation
Trainees can travel to the site by car, bus or train.听
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.
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 Senneterre and most of the Abitibi-Temiskaming region. Departure in Montreal from the bus station, Gare d鈥檃utocar de Montr茅al, located at the Berri-UQAM m茅tro station. Duration of the bus ride: approximately 9 and a half hours. Please see their website or call directly at 1-866-863-6066 for more information.
Traveling by Car
- This method of travel remains the fastest way.听
- Please see the听 attached.听
Taxi Roy (Senneterre): (819) 737-2121
- 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.
Important Information
At least 3 weeks prior to rural rotation/elective, email the site contact to confirm your arrival.
What To Bring:
- Stethoscope
- 捆绑SM社区 ID card
- Laptop and/or tablet
Contact
| Site Addresses | Coordinator | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| CLSC Senneterre 961, rue de la Clinique Senneterre QC J0Y 2M0 |
gisele_laforest [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca (Gis猫le Laforest) (819) 825-5858 ext. 6123 |
Dr. Katherine Charbonneau Perry |
