Getting Started

Welcome to the CRCHUM (Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal)! Before your first day at the facility, please ensure you contact either Dr. Obaid or Guillaume Theaud. This step is essential for coordinating your access credentials and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

We recommend reaching out well in advance of your planned start date to avoid delays in obtaining the necessary permissions and access cards.

🎉 Welcome to the Lab!

We are delighted to have you join our laboratory team! To facilitate your integration, please schedule your initial onboarding meeting with Dr. Obaid and Guillaume Theaud. During this meeting, you will receive all the essential information and reading materials to get started.

If you are a full-time student, we will also establish a recurring schedule for your weekly one-on-one meetings with Guillaume Theaud.

Information to Provide

Please send the following details to Guillaume Theaud:

  • Google Address: For Drive access and mailing list inclusion.

  • Date of Birth

  • P-Code

  • Study Program (e.g. MSc in Neuoscience)

📜 Laboratory Policies

Lab Attendance

  • Mandatory Days: On-site presence is required from Tuesday to Thursday.

  • Core Hours: You must be present in the lab between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, unless attending a scheduled class. Note that this is a minimum requirement, and additional hours are expected to ensure project progress.

Lab Meetings

  • Schedule: Meetings are typically held on Thursday afternoons. Refer to the lab meeting calendar for details.

  • Format: Students present their work progress using PowerPoint slides.

  • Attendance:

    • Full-Time Students: In-person attendance is mandatory unless on approved leave (sick, personal, vacation).

    • Part-Time Students: Attendance is optional but encouraged to share progress.

Vacations

Vacations

  • Duration:

    • Full-Time Students: Entitled to:

      • Two weeks during the summer.

      • Approximately two weeks during the university holiday period (based on the university calendar).

    • Part-Time Students: Vacation must be discussed with Dr. Obaid and/or Guillaume Theaud.

    • Summer Students: No vacation is permitted during the summer internship period.

  • Approval: Vacation requests must be pre-approved by Dr. Obaid and/or Guillaume Theaud.

  • Calendar: Approved vacation dates must be added to the shared calendar (contact Guillaume Theaud).

Sick or Personal Leave

  • Notification: Inform Guillaume Theaud and/or Dr. Obaid of any absence due to illness or personal reasons.

  • Calendar: Record all absences in the shared calendar (contact Guillaume Theaud).

We look forward to working with you and supporting your success in the lab!