U-FMG Côte-des-Neiges

• The Côte-des-Neiges district is one of Montreal’s most multicultural areas, with over 100 ethnic communities represented. Residents gain invaluable experience working with patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• The site offers unique training opportunities in obstetrical care at Maison Bleue and care for refugees and asylum seekers at the Clinique des Demandeurs d'Asile et des Réfugiés (CDAR).
• Residents collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes specialists in genetic medicine, palliative care, obstetrics, and psychiatry.
• The clinic is fully committed to multidisciplinary care, with residents working closely alongside nurses, social workers, and auxiliary staff.

The Côte-des-Neiges Family Medicine Unit (FMU) is located on the first floor of the CLSC de Côte-des-Neiges. The clinic is equipped with two supervision rooms to facilitate training and patient care. Since 2016, the clinic has utilized the MYLE electronic medical record (EMR) system.

On the second floor, the administrative offices, teaching rooms, and a dedicated residents' and students' lounge provide a comfortable space for learning and collaboration. These facilities support the mission of offering top-tier family medicine training and fostering a collaborative environment for residents and medical students.

We provide family medicine training programs, including clerkships, urban family medicine residencies, and specialized rotations at Maison Bleue and the CDAR clinic, focusing on obstetric care and care for refugees and asylum seekers. The unit also serves as a clinical site for the third-year perinatal program. Facilities include a minor surgery room and an emergency room, with close access to the Jewish General Hospital for hospital rotations.

Postgraduate Teaching

• Capacity: 24 residents (12 R1s and 12 R2s)
• Curriculum: While the curriculum is mostly block-based, residents hold weekly continuity of care clinics throughout the two-year program. Learn more here.
• Special Training Opportunities:
  • Residents can engage in obstetrical care for vulnerable women at Maison Bleue.
  • Residents have opportunities to work with immigrants and refugees at the CDAR clinic..
  • Residents are trained by Family Physicians and specialists in various fields, gaining broad medical exposure.

Undergraduate Teaching

• Student Activities: Medical students follow doctors and residents in their clinics and conduct their own consultations. Experiences include pre-natal care through the SIFE (Suivi intégré de la femme enceinte) program, home care with the SAPA (Soins aux personne âgées) program, and palliative care with specialized doctors. Students also participate in addiction treatment at the Centre de Réadaptation en Dépendance de Montréal.
• Learning Opportunities: Clerks are integrated into vaccination clinics, mental health care, Practice-Based Small Group Learning (PBSGL) sessions, as well Journal Club discussions, during which they present research articles. They also participate in academic half-days alongside residents, learning from expert-led lectures.

The Côte-des-Neiges district is distinguished by its cultural diversity, predominantly composed of immigrant and refugee populations. Residents are consistently exposed to a wide range of medical conditions across all ages, with many cases considered complex due to the vulnerable nature of the clinic’s clientele. This includes many refugees and asylum seekers, whose healthcare needs require specialized attention.

The clinic offers residents valuable experience in managing immigrant health and addressing the unique challenges of multicultural healthcare. Throughout their training, residents work closely with social workers and other community resources, gaining a deep understanding of the socioeconomic factors that affect patient care. By the time they graduate, residents are well-prepared to handle a wide variety of medical and social issues in diverse populations.

• Address:

CLSC Côte-des-Neiges, Family Medicine Unit
5700 Côte des Neiges Road (239)
Montreal, Quebec H3T 2A8

• Website: CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal | CLSC de Côte-des-Neiges (ciussscentreouest.ca)