91社区 Accredited Training Site for Family Medicine
General Description
Location
Kuujjuaq is the largest northern village (Inuit community) in Nunavik. Kuujjuaq lies 48 km upstream from Ungava Bay. Trainees are flown to Kuujjuaq.The teaching site is part of the Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre.
This site is accredited to Universit茅 Laval.
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Capacity
- 1 to 2听trainees per period (6 periods per year from July to December)
Length of Rotation
- 1 month
Language
- Spoken: French with staff and English with patients
- Charting: French and English
Clinical Exposure and Learning Experiences
Rotation primarily done in Hospital.
Trainees can be exposed to:
- ER
- Home Care/Visits
- Long Term Cares
- Minor Procedures
- Obstetrics
- Pre Natal and Post Natal Care
- Social Pediatrics
- Visits to other villages (on occasion)
- Walk-in Clinic
- Ward
- Other clinical exposures: Tuberculosis (each trainee must be fitted with an N95 respirator mask)
鈻� The trainees assigned supervisor may change during the course of their rotation.
Lodging
Type of Lodging
Lodging is provided by the establishment and is located at a short walking distance from the hospital.
Trainees are lodged in a "transit". A transit is a house shared by other medical professionals. Trainees have a private room and share common gender-neutral areas (bathroom, kitchen, living room).
鈻� 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.
| Equipment | Details |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen: | Refrigerator; Microwave; Stove; Dishes; Utensils; Cookware |
| Television set, cable:听听听听听 | Provided |
| Washer and dryer: | Provided + an 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 |
Transportation
Trainees will travel to the site by air. As the flight is reserved and paid for by the site, trainees will not receive any stipend for transportation. 听
Traveling by Plane
The flight arrangements are made in advance by the site coordinator. An email confirming transportation is usually sent a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you haven鈥檛 received it, contact the site coordinator.
- Departure is from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. You pick up your ticket on the day of travel from the Canadian North counter. You should confirm your flight 24 hours prior to the departure with Canadian North as flights can be delayed due to weather constraints.
- The flight leaves听on the Sunday before the start of your rotation and the return flight is the last Friday afternoon of your rotation. It is recommended that you arrive at least 2 hours in advance.
- Checked luggage is restricted to听2 x 30 kg. Extra fees may be charged for exceeding this limit.
- It is recommended that you bring snacks on board as usually a light meal is served.
- Once at the destination, make sure that the luggage is unloaded.
- The information regarding transport between the airport and听 the hospital will be emailed to you prior to your arrival. The distance is a 5-minute drive.
- For any other questions on flight, you can contact Canadian North through their website 听 听 or call at听1-800-661-3591.
Important Information
Click Here for the Trainee Guide.
Important:
At least 3 weeks prior to rural rotation/elective, email the site contact to confirm your arrival.
Contact
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| Site Address | Coordinator | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre C.P 149 Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0 |
Sandrine Dobson dsp.enseignement.cstu [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca |
Dr. Saliou Demba Mbaye Dr. David Saab |
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