捆绑SM社区 Accredited Training Site for Family Medicine
General Description
Location
釔欋攨釔欋搨釔 (Waswanipi) is a Cree community in central Quebec, located near the confluence of the Opawica, Chibougamau and Waswanipi Rivers. The community has a population of about 1,400. The word 鈥渨aswanipi鈥 is usually translated as 鈥渞eflection on the water鈥. Some people say this word refers to the traditional night-time fishing. Trainees are flown to Chibougamau and then are driven to the clinic by taxi. The teaching site is part of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay.
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Capacity
- 1 trainee per period
Length of Rotation
- 1 month
Language
- Spoken: English, French
- Charting: French and English
- Population spoken language: Cree, English, and French
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experience
Rotation primarily done in Clinic (Dispensary)
Trainees can be exposed to:
- Home care/visits
- Minor Procedures
- On-call
- Prenatal and Postnatal Care
- Walk-in Clinic
- Other clinical exposures: Diabetes and Community Health
鈻 The trainees assigned supervisor may change during the course of their rotation.
Other Interesting Information
The clinic provides primary healthcare services.
- 4 permanent doctors at the clinic, at least one doctor at a time
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Lodging
Type of Lodging
Lodging is provided by the establishment and is located at a short walking distance from the clinic.
Trainees are lodged in a "transit". A transit is an apartment building shared by other medical professionals. Trainees share the apartment which includes聽 bathroom, kitchen, and living room, and have their own聽 bedroom with double bed.聽
Accommodation Commodities
All accommodations are non-smoking environments.
Equipment | Details |
---|---|
Full kitchen: |
Refrigerator; Microwave; Stove; Dishes; Utensils; Cookware |
Television set, cable: |
Provided |
Washer and dryer: |
Provided |
Internet Access: |
Available (wireless): bring your laptop. |
Telephone: |
Long distance calls forbidden |
Linens: |
Supplied |
Visitors: |
Not permitted |
Pets: |
Not allowed |
聽Deposit for Keys: |
听$5.00 |
聽Deposit for Access Cards: |
听$10.00 |
Other Amenities: |
Youth center with small fitness room, Skating rink, cross country ski paths, Resist-a-ball training |
聽Grocery: There is a depanneur in Waswanipi but no big store.聽UPon arrival , between the airport and Waswanipi, the taxi driver will stop in Chapais so you can buy groceries for your stay.聽 Nurses often聽 go to Chibougamau and Chapais on weekends so you can go with them or ask them to pick up anything you are missing.
Transportation
Trainees will fly to Waswanipi and then travel by taxi to the clinic. As the flight and ground transportation is reserved and paid for by the site, trainees will not receive any stipend for transportation.聽
Note: Driving to Waswanipi is not recommended.
Traveling by plane
The flight arrangements are made in advance by the site coordinator. An email confirming transportation is usually sent 2 weeks prior to the departure date. If you haven鈥檛 received it, contact the site coordinator.
- For trainees from Montreal area or Gatineau, departure is from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport or from the Air Creebec鈥檚 FBO terminal located at 9475 Ryan Avenue, Dorval (H9P 1A2).聽 For resident from Val-d'Or teaching unit, the departure are from the Val-d'Or airport.聽聽Exact location is provided to you on your flight confirmation.
- You pick up your ticket on the day of travel from the Air Creebec counter. You should confirm your flight 24 hours prior to the departure with Air Creebec as flights can be delayed due to weather constraints.
- It is recommended that you arrive at the counter of Air Creebec at least 2 hours in advance (Montreal) and 1 hour in advance (Val d'Or).
- The departure flight is on the first Monday of the rotation, the return flight is scheduled the last Friday of rotation.
- Checked luggage is restricted to 44 lbs, 2 luggage.
- When your trip is longer than 2 weeks, you could be allowed to bring the following but you MUST inform 18TCR MD Reservation in advance:
鈥 Check-in a maximum of 3 pieces of luggage per person
鈥 Total weight for the 3 pieces together cannot exceed 100 lbs
鈥 Maximum weight for one piece is 50 lbs. - Extra fees may be charged for exceeding this limit.
- It is recommended that you bring snacks on board; usually a light meal is served on the airplane.
- Once at the destination, make sure that the luggage is unloaded.
- The taxi driver will stop in Chapais so you may purchase groceries for your stay.聽 There is a depaneur in Waswanipi, there are no large grocery stores.聽 Nurses usually go to Chibougamau on weekends, you may go with them to grocery shop or ask them to pick up items you are missing.
- Distance between the Chibougamau airport and Waswanipi is approximately a 90 minute drive
- There will be a taxi waiting to bring you to the clinic. 聽Call Taxi Diamond: 418-748-7725聽 if there are any problems (Though the taxi will be reserved in advance).
- For any other questions about the flight, you can contact (phone 1-800-567-6567).
Use of Personal Vehicle
Important Information:
Read the online information before using your personal vehicle for university related activities.
Important Information
Please review the following rotation guidelines before the start of your rotation:
Important:
At least 3 weeks prior to rural rotation/elective, email the site contact to confirm your arrival.
Contact
Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
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Waswanipi Community Miyupimasstisiiun Centre (CMC) 1 West Aspen Waswanipi, QC, J0Y 3C0 |
18TCR.DMAS [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca聽 (Coordination Team Transportation and Lodging) (819) 855-2744 ext. 22139 |
Dr Alexia De Simone (819) 753-2511 |