Preclinical Internship - SUMMER 2026
The Preclinical Internship enables future physicians to acquire cultural competencies with respect to realities experienced among the First Nations Communities and Inuit villages and promotes and facilitates the access to knowledge regarding these settings. The participating communities are:
- Inukujak (Nunavik)
- Wendake (Capitale Nationale)
- CAAVD (Abitibi-Temiscamingue) - (car needed)
- Kebaowek/Timiskaming (Abitibi-Temiscamingue) - (car needed)
- Kawawachikamach/Matimekush (Cote-Nord)
Duration & number of places
- The duration of the training is 4 weeks from July 6 to 30, 2026. Students must be available for the complete duration of the program.
- 5 students are participating in the summer pre-clinical internships.
Lodging and Travel allowances
- Lodging is provided by the communities.
- Students receive a travel allowance for their displacement between the community and Montreal. For the student travelling to Kuujjuaq, flights are booked and paid by the site.
Mandatory workshop for students participating in the Preclinical Internships in First Nations and Inuits Communities
- The pre-departure session on practical aspects of the internship will be given by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission.
- The sessions will be held on:
- Wednesday May 6, 6 PM - 7:30 PM (French)
- Thursday May 7, 6 PM - 7:30 PM (English)
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like to be considered for the program, please complete the by Friday, March 27, 2026.
For more information, please contact maxime.pirenne [at] mcgill.ca (maxime[dot]pirenne[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
