Postgraduate Medical Education
Increasingly, postgraduate medical trainees are requesting electives in international settings. The medical and cultural benefits of these electives are recognized by the faculty. These electives pose potential risks for the trainee and the receiving community/institution, therefore proper preparation, supervision and follow up are required. Pre-departure training is an important part of preparing residents for their international placements and is strongly encouraged.
The Global Health Program and the Postgraduate Medical Education Office jointly approve these elective activities. Trainees are required to comply with instructions from the Postgraduate Medical Education Office and the Global Health Program, as well as their respective Program and Program Director.
Global Health Placements
Eligibility
Residents must have permission from their program directors to participate in international placements.
Application Process
Applications for international placements must be submitted to the Global Health Program (globalhealth@uottawa.ca) a minimum of two months prior to their placement start date. This will allow the trainee to properly prepare for the elective and allow enough time for required immunizations, visas, passports, and pre-departure training.
Clinical Rotations with uOttawa Partners
Université de Lyon
Interested residents should send the following to the global health program coordinator with the PGME administrator in copy 6 months prior to rotation start date:
- CV (in French)
- Letter of motivation (in French)
- Letter of support from program director including dates of rotation.
Once approved the following must be shared with the Lyon supervisor:
- Objectives
- Roles and responsibilities
Before Arriving:
- Order your Lyon white coat
- Confirm computer system access
- Ensure you will have hospital ID upon arrival
- Ensure that your program administrator has provided your supervisor in Lyon with a one-time access to One45
France Visa Requirement: Canadians travelling to France for less than 90 days do not require a visa regardless of purpose of travel.
Work permits are issued by DIRECCT.