The Family Medicine Student Interest Group (FamSIG) is run by McGill medical students with a special interest in Family Medicine.
Upcoming events!
Skill’s day, April 27, 2014, 1pm – 5pm, at Thompson House
Come spend an afternoon with us to learn and practice different skill’s set that are very important for family doctors! We have invited residents to lead our different stations: suturing, intra-articular joint injections, MSK exam, NEURO exam and OBGYN exam. You will have hands on experience in a fun and relaxed environment. Snacks will be provided! A 10$ deposit is required.
La Petite Séduction in Abitibi, May 17 to 19, 2014
La Petite Séduction is an all-expanse (plane, lodging, food, bus) paid 3-day week-end in Abitibi, to introduce students to the practice of Family Medicine in rural areas and try to convince students to practice in Abitibi as residents and a staffs. We will be visiting 3-4 different cities in Abitibi, visit various hospitals and have the opportunity to have lunch with Family Physicians and discuss the particularities of their practice. If you are interested in practicing in a rural area, this is an amazing opportunity to explore a remote area of Quebec and see the life and type of practice that Family Physicians have in those regions. Places are limited. A 200-words essay explaining why you would like to participate is required, as well as a 20$ deposit.
FaMSIG Gala, May 29, 2014, restaurant Bar et Boeuf
Join us to our famous Family Medicine Gala! Enjoy a delicious 4 services dinner for only $25 and meet physicians and residents in family medicine with diverse interests. You will have the opportunity to meet each one of our guests, as physicians and residents will be rotating and changing tables after every service. This is a great chance to discover all the various opportunities family medicine has to offer. You don’t want to miss it! Dress-up and come with friends! Tickets are limited.
If you would like to have more information on these events, please visit our Facebook page.
If you have any questions or comments about our events, or if you want to join the team, do not hesitate to contact us.
Natacha Kardous
McGill University
