Dalhousie Medicine Visiting Student Electives, Accomodations

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The following is a list of people in the community who are offering their homes to visiting elective students.

If you are a person living in the community who is willing to open your home to a visiting medical student, please email electives@dal.ca to be added to this listing.

Contact: Craig Laurence
kbowlby@eastlink.ca
H: (902) 422-3783
CAD $140.00 per week
Good-sized room in family home with: new single bed, desk, chair, storage closet and small dresser and TV with basic cable in the room. All utilities, linens, laundry facilities and kitchen privileges included (some meals possible by arrangement). 10 minutes easy walk from QEII Health Complex (HI Site) and 15 minutes from VG/IWK. Short walk to restaurants, grocery and other services on Quinpool Road. Must like dogs. Non-smokers only.

Contact: Jackie Barkley
barkley@ns.sympatico.ca
H: (902) 454-5784
C: (902) 221-7037
CAD $120.00 per week
Very large, fully furnished bedsitting room in quiet private home (of retired hospital social worker) in central Halifax. Home is 20 min walk from hospitals, and several bus routes are minutes away on Robie St. Included are in-room internet access, linen, use of kitchen facilities, washer and dryer. Pictures available upon request.

One fully furnished bedroom available to visiting students. Location is downtown Halifax in a historic property, a 5-10 minute walk from all hospital sites and most amenities (movies, grocery, waterfront, shopping). Also on major bus routes. Bathroom and kitchen are shared with owner and on-site (free) laundry is available. Linens, towels supplied; high speed wireless internet; pet free.

Contact: Bernice Moores
abmoores@chebucto.ns.ca
H: (902) 422-5292
C: (902) 880-3574
CAD $125.00 per week
Room for rent, heated and furnished. In quiet, clean home on Dal Campus; suitable for graduate/mature student. Within 10 minutes of hospitals, downtown, etc. Includes heat, electricity, hot water, internet.

Contact: Daina
metoeu@ns.sympatico.ca
H: (902) 425-2765
CAD $200.00 per week
A bright, fully furnished room in a private family home. Includes a double bed, all linens and towels, a desk, chest of drawers, closet space, wireless Internet access, cable TV and use of the washer and dryer. Shared kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for mature, non-smoking, female student. Centrally located. Walking distance to hospitals (10 - 25min.) also have a bike you can borrow. Pictures available upon request.

Contact: Amrit Kahlon
amy28@shaw.ca
H: (902) 423-5377 (leave message)
CAD $125.00 per week
Females only. 2 bedroom/2bathroom fully furnished house on Larch St. 10 minutes walking distance to the HI and 20-30 mins walking to the VG/IWK. Walking distance to Superstore and many restaurants. Fairly new appliances, including dishwasher, and brand new washer/dryer in house. Computer available for household use. Phone/internet/cable included.

Contact: Bonnie Katz-Webber
webber@eastlink.ca
CAD $90.00 per week
Private bedroom in family home. Shared bathroom, no cooking facilities. Located on Vernon Street, close to hospitals, downtown, restaurants. No smoking, no parking.

Contact: Jarmila Barkova
jbarkova@gmail.com
CAD $140.00 per week
A furnished one bedroom in a residential home. The room includes a single bed, TV, and wireless internet access. A five minute walk to the QE II (HI site). Close to the downtown area, as well as grocery store.

Cell: (902) 209-9900 lve a msg.
CAD $200.00 per week
1 bedroom available in a 2 bedroom quiet, non-smoking apartment building. Located on Tobin Street in South end Halifax, just a 12-15min walk to IWK and VG Sites, Dal Medical School, and a 20min walk to QEII and Infirmary Sites. On major bus routes and close to all downtown amenities, parks and restaurants, waterfront as well as two large grocery stores. A double bed, large closet, dresser, and TV in room. Bright, hardwood floors and tile throughout, all amenities including cable and wireless internet are included. Full access to kitchen, small washer in unit and coin operated washer and dryer in building, shared bathroom. Linens and towels provided. Photos available upon request.

Fully Furnished Bedroom (bed/desk/WiFi/TV/Cable//towels/bedding/hair dryer) in quiet non-smoking home in prime south end location. Short walk (5-20 min) to QEII hospitals (IWK, HI, VG) , DAL, grocery stores, downtown, coffee shops, restaurants.

Shared with owner (professional and possibly another visiting medical student) bathrooms and kitchen (all appliances, dishes) In-house laundry facilities included. You just need your groceries and personal items. Close to Pt Pleasant Park - great for runners. No guests allowed. Short term rentals only.

Friendly house cat on premise - Allergic to cats? - ask about availability in my pet free accommodations. References from past visiting medical students available upon request. Photos also available. Too tired to cook dinner? Don’t want to cook? Ask about the dinner option for an additional nominal cost. Email or Text (902-229-5329)

Contact: Ada Pora
ada.poranek@gmail.com
CAD $225 per week
One bedroom with private bathroom. Walking distance to both VG and HI. (Owner has cat).

Northend Halifax, 36 minute walk to the Infirmary, 4 minutes to the Robie Street bus stop, separate entrance self-contained, kitchen, bedroom, den, bathroom with tub and shower, tv, wifi, double bed. Sheets, towels, included with furnishings.

1 Furnished room for rent in large 3 storey Clayton Park townhouse. Full house access. Laundry in home and parking is available. On 17,18,21,33 and 43 Bus routes.

Contact: Jennifer Slater
jenniferlslater@gmail.com
H: 902-452-1539
CAD $175.00
Large furnished 1 bedroom available in a shared 2 bedroom apartment. Quiet building, luxury top floor/corner suite location. Includes queen sized bed, desk, dresser and linens/towels if needed. Utilities included. Located 5 min walk to IWK and VG hospitals, and 15 min walk to QEII. 5 min walk to downtown. To share with 3rd year female resident. Wireless internet, cable, BBQ, laundry, full-loaded kitchen. No pets, non-smokers only. Pictures available on request.

1 large bedroom (Queen size bed) for rent in a large, quiet 2 bedroom condo in downtown Halifax. Private full bathroom in the bedroom. There is a washer and dryer in the condo and all towels and linens will be provided. Free wireless internet. Open concept kitchen and living room would be shared with my husband and I. There is a small gym in the building. Guest parking is available for free for up to 10 days. 3 minute walk to grocery store. 8-10min walk to VG and IWK, 20 mins to Halifax Infirmary. Close to many restaurants. Please contact by email.

Willing to rent one bedroom in a bright spacious 2 bedroom apartment located in North End Halifax. Main bus route outside front door, 10 min bus ride to Halifax infirmary. Small grocery store 2 min walk.

Comfortable private room with access to Wireless internet, TV, Coin laundry, shared bathroom and kitchen. Non Smokers only.

Fully furnished sabbatical house, 10-minute drive from Dalhousie & Med school/hospitals. Available between January and mid-May, start end end dates flexible. The house has 3 above-ground levels. Main floor is open concept design with sunken living room & Vermont wood stove & panoramic view of the city (in the winter when the leaves are off). Top floor has large bedroom with ensuite, study and bedroom-study. Lower floor has family room & bedroom. 2 1/2 baths, 5 appliances. Linens included. Quiet neighborhood. Must be non-smoking.

All Inclusive. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath Row House offers a comfortable living space within walking distance of numerous downtown attractions, hospitals and universities. Located at 2025 North Park St., which runs along the east side of the Halifax Commons, this upscale home will be available and is being offered fully furnished as of Nov 1st, 2011. The downstairs offers an open concept living/dining room, which flows directly into the spacious and bright-eat in kitchen. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, and a 4 piece bath. There is a large second living room on the first floor that can also be used as a bedroom/office. Utilities, cable and phone are all included in the rent.

Contact: Cléo Burke
cleoburke@gmail.com
CAD $150/week or $550/month
Furnished room available in a cozy home in west end Halifax. $150/week or $550/month. Includes parking, storage, laundry, heat/hot water, internet/phone. 10 minute drive from downtown, 20 minute bus ride to Dalhousie. On several main bus routes. Home to be shared with quiet, clean, friendly woman. Non-smoking, pets negotiable.

We are a professional couple with grown children and have bedrooms available in our quiet 4 bedroom home located next to Point Pleasant Park, an easy 15min walk to IWK and VG Sites, and a 20min walk to Halifax Infirmary Site. On bus route 9, close to all downtown amenities, restaurants and two supermarkets. Includes high speed internet, access to kitchen, washer and dryer, linens, towels and breakfast.

One or two large bedrooms available in a clean, newly renovated home in central Halifax, 20-25 minute walk from hospitals, on several bus routes, and within two blocks of a grocery store. Home is owned and occupied by a graduate student couple with two lovely cats. Rooms are fully furnished with double bed, towels and linens, desk, closet, wireless internet, private bathroom for the two rooms, free laundry facilities, patio, BBQ, beautiful gardens. The fully stocked kitchen is available for your use, or home cooked meals inspired by the farmer's market and local produce can be arranged for an extra fee upon request. Email for more information or photos of the space.

Large room (2 rooms available) in family home with: Queen sized bed, desk, chair, storage closet and large dresser and TV with basic cable in the room. All utilities, linens, laundry facilities, wireless internet and kitchen privileges included. Located on a lake, good for skating and swimming. Must like cats and dogs. Located in Timberlea, on direct bus route to downtown.

Fully furnished room , just minutes walk to universities, hospitals and downtown.

A heritage home located in 'Olde South End ' that offers all the comforts of home.

---Clean, calm atmosphere--- Rent includes all utilities, cable, high speed internet

In great south end Halifax home, quiet, bright, large furnished room. 3 minute walk to Point Pleasant Park, Includes double bed, linens, chest of drawers, desk and closet, heat, electricity, hot water, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, high speed wireless internet, cozy garden,.very easy walk downtown and to DalhousieUniversity, QEII and IWK hospitals. Restaurants, grocery stores and other amenities nearby. #9 bus stop across street.Parking available. Ideal for mature student. Non smoker only.

Contact: Tony Rusinak/ Jason MacDonald
tonyrusinak@gmail.com
H: (902) 789 4310 or 880 9168
CAD $165 per week or $640 per month ALL BILLS included
Large room in historic student home with: twin bed, desk, sofa, storage closet and dresser and TV with basic cable, and wireless. All utilities, linens, laundry facilities ($3) and kitchen privileges included. 5-10 minutes easy walk from QEII Health Complex (HI Site) VG/IWK and anywhere on Dalhousie Campus. Short walk to restaurants, grocery, downtown.

1st Year Family Medicine resident willing to rent 1 bedroom in my 2 bedroom condo to medical students on electives/interviews. Fully furnished room, linens/towels included, washer and dryer, shared kitchen and living facilities, gym on site.

Non-smoking. 1 very friendly cat. 5 minutes walk to downtown, 15 minutes to Infirmary, 20 minutes to VG and 25 minutes to IWK. On a major bus route.

Furnished room available June 1 in a cozy home in west end Halifax. Includes parking, storage, laundry, heat/hot water, internet/phone, large enclosed backyard. 20 minute bike ride to Dal, 10 drive from downtown. On several main bus routes. Home to be shared with quiet, clean, friendly woman. Non-smoking, pets welcome.

Furnished bedroom available in large flat on Windsor Street (near Quinpool). Wireless, cable, linens, laundry, backyard, short haired cat. Less then 5 minute walk to QEII Health Centre (Halifax Infirmary) and 15 minutes from VG/IWK. Close to many restaurants, services, gyms, bars, parks. On all major bus routes.

Large, bright, furnished room available in Dartmouth. Rent includes utilities, laundry facilities and linens. Bathrooms, kitchen, living room and backyard to be shared with homeowner. Located on a major bus route which goes directly to downtown Halifax. Non-smokers only and must like dogs. Available between August 2011 and June 2012.

Furnished bachelor with cooking facilities, private bath and own entrance. Safe, pleasant neighbourhood with the #10 bus going directly to the hospitals and universities. (5.7 km). Includes towels, linens and wireless. Non-smoking home

Willing to sublet my room in a lovely 5 bedroom home during these times. Great location!! Only 5 minute walk to IWK and VG, 10-15 min walk to Halifax infirmary. 10 min walk to downtown. 4 excellent roommates (students in Nursing, PT, Vision science). 2.5 bathrooms. Heat, water, and internet included. Use of kitchen and laundry. Great deck and backyard, wood and tile flooring, no pets. Can send pictures to serious enquiries.

I have had the pleasure of enjoying med students, residents and physicians in my home in Halifax, NS, long and short term, over the past ten years. I offer room & board in my home which is located in the Spring Garden Road area - a so called great area of Halifax - and only a short, safe 10 min walk to the hospitals. Everything you could wish for is located in my building or across the street one way or the other. I am a retired teacher (widowed) living here alone, with no pets. I provide a full breakfast, lunches packed to go and a three-four course dinner, all with some choice. Washer & dryer all in house. Private rooms with private baths. T.V. with full cable & movie channels. Telephone with free calling over Canada. Wireless high speed internet. Come & Enjoy - you will love it here.

Contact: Peter Duke
dukeside@yahoo.com
(C) 902 880-7164
$150/ week
Room available in home on Hennessey Pl. in historic Hydrostone district. Furnished with queen bed, desk, large closet and shelf. Linens and towels provided. Close to major bus routes, it is a 25 min walk to QEII hospital. The house features hardwood floors, wi-fi, laundry facilities, shared kitchen and bathroom with neat, professional couple and a friendly cat. 5 minute walk to grocery store and seconds from specialty shops (hydrostonemarket.ca) and parks. Photos available upon request.

A one bedroom in a bright spacious 2 bedroom condo located in North End Halifax; off Lady Hammond. Quiet, non-smoking, and fully furnished! All utilities, includes double bed, dressers and large closet, hardwood floors throughout. Wireless Internet access and cable TV in room. Use of in-unit washer/dryer, linens, and towels supplied. Shared large kitchen, living room and bathroom! BBQ on balcony and two very friendly house cats. Also on major bus routes 7 & 9: 20 min bus ride to Dal or hospitals.

Smaller sized bedroom in a clean, non-smoking south end home furnished with a single captain's bed, desk and canvas dresser located at the corner of Edward St. and University Ave. 3 minute walk to the IWK, 6 minute walk to the VG and a 10 minute walk to the Infirmary. Includes heat, water, power, wireless internet, digital cable and kitchen/laundry facilities. Home is owned by and rented to fourth year Dal Med students who will be likely away for electives. Contact me for photos and/or other info.

Large furnished room in quiet, private home in central Halifax on Preston Street (near Jennings and Watts Street) with 3/4 spool bed, new mattress, desk, chair, closet, large bureau, bedside tables, small tv with Eastlink cable, In room High Speed Internet access, Linen, Use of Kitchen facilities, Washer and dryer, Parking, 10 minutes to all hospitals in area, close to Quinpool Road grocery store and restaurants. Pictures available on request.

Med 4 renting out a furnished large private bedroom and bathroom with its own hallway in luxury central Halifax condo. North St/Windsor st area. Includes a well equipped free gym in safe, secure building. Large living room, well appointed/stocked kitchen/pantry, nice dining room etc, upright piano, full cable/internet, etc. 15 minute walk to QEII, 25 to VG (10-15 to anywhere by bus). Next door to a 24 hour grocery store and lots of fantastic restaurants in short walking distance. I like to cook and always make extra when im around. Linens, towels etc included. We have pets, 2 cats and a dog.. all adorable see pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/71716122@N04/

Two bedroom apartment available from January 9th. until May in central Halifax. Home is 20 min walk from hospitals, and several bus routes are minutes away on Robbie St. There are a number of Cafes and shops minutes away. The apartment is fully furnished with a separate dinning a living room. Wifi is included and there is a washer and dryer on the premises.. Located in a quite friendly neighbourhood. Pictures available.

Furnished single room in private home available for short term visiting elective students.

Location: Connaught Ave near Quinpool Road. 15 min walk to Halifax Infirmary, 20 min to IWK. Non-smokers, No pets, Female.

Large Oceanside fully furnished loft for rent. 12mins from the Halifax city limit. A must see! Also, very large, fully furnished bed sitting room in a very quiet ocean side home. 30mins drive to downtown Halifax (Halibut Bay).

katielo@gmail.com
CAD $150.00 per week
A bright, fully furnished room in a beautiful upper flat. Includes a double bed, all linens and towels, a desk, chest of drawers, closet, wireless Internet access, dishwasher and use of the washer and dryer. Shared kitchen and bathroom. Balcony and backyard. Centrally located a 5 min walk to hospitals and downtown. Flat is shared with two young professional women and one small dog. Non-smoking only please.

Dalhousie Medical Student Society - Accommodations Info for Elective Students - please send an email to the DMSS (dmss@dal.ca) and the message will be forwarded on to all members of Dalhousie Medical School.

The Halifax YMCA is very near the QEII (VG Site) and IWK hospitals and offers single-bedroom accommodation with a shared kitchen including access to fitness facilities and classes.

Like a 'Craigslist' for doctors and their families, www.MovingDocs.com is an exclusive place where physicians can search within the medical community for MD roommates, advertise their homes to rent to other physicians, and search for accommodation for their next medical training move.