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- Can I choose where I go on my rural rotation?
- Do I get any time off while doing my rural rotation?
- Can my rural rotation be longer than 4 weeks?
- What is an ITER or a听CAF and why is it important?
- Can I do an elective in a rural site?
- Do I receive stipends during my rural rotation?
For residents:听In January, you will fill out a questionnaire and indicate your preferred rural learning sites. Subsequently, a collaborative process involving the DME office and various site administrators will determine your placement.
For clerkship students: In February, you'll complete a questionnaire and select your preferred rural learning sites. Following that, a lottery process will pair you with a site. While the matching process aims to accommodate your top 5 preferences, it might not always align perfectly.
You will receive your final schedule in May.
For residents: You have the option to take either the initial or final week of your rotation as vacation. Nevertheless, it is imperative to engage in a minimum of 75% of your rotation. Falling short of this requirement will render your rotation null and void.
For clerkship students: the rotation policy ensures a dedicated focus on learning and participation. While you can request sick days, there's a cap of 5 days for absences. The requirement is to actively participate in at听least 75% of your rotation. This structure aims to provide a comprehensive and immersive educational experience, fostering a deep understanding of medical practices and patient care.
For residents: Yes! We have the option for you to do a Rural Stream. This option allows you to do 3 to 6 months in either Val d'Or or Shawville. This experience will deepen your understanding of what rural medicine is as well as prepare you to be a versatile and resourceful physician.
If interested, please contact the DME office in the Summer to receive your schedule in December.
For clerkship students: Your mandatory rotation spans over a 4-week period, however you can choose to do rural electives if you would like a longer exposure to rural medicine.
For residents: The term 'ITER' stands for听In-Training Evaluation Report.听This report听holds significant importance as it contributes to your grade for completing the third year of medical school. Your role includes reminding your rural supervisor to fill out this form at the conclusion of your rotation.
For clerkship students: The term 'CAF' stands for Clerkship Assessment Form. This document holds significant importance as it contributes to your grade for completing the third year of medical school. Your role includes reminding your rural supervisor to fill out this form at the conclusion of your rotation.
For residents:听Absolutely!听Elective opportunities at rural sites are available. Exploring medical practice in a rural setting can offer valuable insights and experiences. Visit the PGME electives webpage to learn more about what is offered and how the process works.
For clerkship students: Absolutely! Elective opportunities at rural sites are available. Exploring medical practice in a rural setting can offer valuable insights and experiences. To get started, visit the UGME electives webpage听to learn more about what is offered听and then go on the听 to apply.
You can also contact sersec.med [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Inquiry%20about%20Electives) (Sylvie Gravel) to ask any questions you might have or to let her know where you'd like to go.
For residents and clerkship students: To qualify for stipends, living within the region for the entire duration of your rotation is mandatory. Additionally, you'll need to contact the site coordinator to request stipends, as they are not automatically disbursed. Stipends can be sought for expenses such as living expenses, travel (car, bus, train), and accommodation if it wasn't provided by the site.