GMF‑U Rimouski marks 40 years of regional medical training and mentorship
The GMF‑U of Rimouski (Université Laval) marked its 40th anniversary in 2026, highlighting forty years of primary care and medical training in the Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region. Established in 1986, the clinic has cared for thousands and served as a learning site for clerks, residents and staff. The celebration emphasized mentorship, the integrated longitudinal clerkship (ELI) and the recent recruitment of a physician who trained there.
Since its foundation in 1986, the GMF‑U of Rimouski has become a regional hub for family medicine education. The 40th‑anniversary event brought together faculty, clinicians and alumni to celebrate its pedagogical role, notably the integrated longitudinal clerkship (ELI). Testimony from Ariane Boudreault — who returned to practice in Rimouski after completing her ELI — highlights the influence of mentorship by Dr. Isabelle Landry on career choices. The milestone underscores the value of community‑based clinical sites for hands‑on training and for encouraging physicians to remain in regional practice.