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Senneterre

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General Description

Aerial view of a town with forest and body of water.


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

Parked cars in a housing community.


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

A bus from the Maheux company.


Trainees can travel to the site by car, bus or train.

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
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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
  • 看片视频 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
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