General Internal Medicine - Faculty News

Welcoming Drs Patrick Iannattone, Sarah Ousalem, Camille Pelletier-Vernoy & Saman Ahmad

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:33:46 +0000

A warm welcome to Patrick Iannottone, Sarah Ousalem and Camille Pelletier-Vernoy who joined (or will soon to be joining) St Mary’s. Your arrival brings fresh expertise, and we look forward to officially introducing you to the Division. In addition, Saman Ahmad will be starting in the late Fall at the MUHC. We await her arrival and anticipate the valuable contributions she will make to our Division in the area of Quality Improvement.

Welcome to Drs Camille Simard, Penny Toliopoulos, Jennifer Wright, Stephanie Cérat & Natasha Nathoo

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:20:03 +0000

Last year we welcomed new members to the Division, including Drs Camille Simard (JGH), Penny Toliopoulos (MUHC), Jennifer Wright (MUHC), Stephanie Cérat (MUHC) & Natasha Nathoo (MUHC).

Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou promoted to Full Professor of Medicine

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:45:46 +0000

Promotion to 91�� Full Professor requires a thorough vetting and review of a 91�� Faculty member’s contributions to teaching, research and other scholarly work with clear evidence of an international recognition and reach in a specific area.

Congratulations to Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou for being promoted to Full Professor of Medicine with tenure in May 2023.

Dr. Susan Kahn honoured at the 59th André Aisenstadt Annual Memorial Clinical Day at the JGH

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:30:20 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Kahn who was honoured at the 59th André Aisenstadt Annual Memorial Clinical Day at the JGH: “Blood Clots 360: A symposium on the latest advances in understanding, diagnosing, and treating venous thrombosis”.

Recipients of 2022 91�� Department of Medicine Awards

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:17:22 +0000

Congratulations to Drs Natalie Dayan, Louise Pilote, Linda Snell, David Hornstein & Vicky Tagalakis!

Dr. Isabelle Malhamé selected as one of the winners of the 2022 Gairdner Award Early Career Investigator Competition

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:06:37 +0000

Dr. Isabelle Malhamé was selected as one of the winners of the 2022 Gairdner Award Early Career Investigator Competition. The Canada Gairdner Awards recognize the world’s most creative and accomplished biomedical scientists who are advancing humanity and the world.

To learn more on the 2022 Canada Gairdner Awards please click here.

Drs Kaberi Dasgupta, Louise Pilote and Suzanne Morin awarded as part of nineprovince consortium $11.3 million dollars over three years for CANTRAIN – a unique training initiative to improve clinical trials

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:37:58 +0000

Dr. Maral Koolian awarded the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement award

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:25:56 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Maral Koolian and Dr. Isabelle Malhamé who joined forces and were awarded the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement award for their project that will address developing a patient information tool for pregnant individuals requiring urgent diagnostic imaging for pulmonary embolism at the MUHC and JGH.

Dr. Isabelle Malhamé awarded the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement award

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:23:12 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Isabelle Malhamé and Dr. Maral Koolian who joined forces and were awarded the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement award for their project that will address developing a patient information tool for pregnant individuals requiring urgent diagnostic imaging for pulmonary embolism at the MUHC and JGH.

Dr. Ning Zi Sun received 2023 Canadian Association of Medical Education Certificate of Merit

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:18:32 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Ning Zi Sun on receiving the 2023 Canadian Association of Medical Education Certificate of Merit! Dr. Ning Zi Sun's contributions to medical education innovation, scholarship and leadership are impressive and very deserving of this national recognition.

Dr. Sam Benaroya received lifetime achievement award from 91��

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:15:49 +0000

Dr. Samuel Benaroya who has served at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences as Associate Vice-Principal and Vice-Dean of Health Affairs was the inaugural co-recipient of the Morty Yalovsky Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Academic Leadership. This award recognizes the lifetime achievements and dedication to 91�� of academic staff whose service to the University community has been both exemplary and inspiring.

Dr. Jeffrey Wiseman appointed Director of Education for the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning

91�� — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:07:56 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Wiseman who was appointed to the position of Director of Education for the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at 91��.

Dr Linda Snell awarded the ASMIQ prix d’excellence en médecine interne 2022!

91�� — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:47:39 +0000

Congratulations to Dr Linda Snell!

On Saturday 21 May, Dr Tagalakis awarded her the prix d’excellence en médecine interne 2022 in a special ASMIQ Award presentation on ZOOM!

Dr David Dawson awarded the ASMIQ prix d’excellence en médecine interne 2022!

91�� — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:39:16 +0000

Congratulations to Dr David Dawson!

On Saturday 21 May, Dr Vicky Tagalakis awarded him the prix d’excellence en médecine interne 2022 in a special ASMIQ Award presentation on ZOOM!

Welcome to Dr Jesse Popov!

91�� — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:18:27 +0000

Dr Jesse Popov joined the GIM Division at the MUHC on February 1, 2022! He obtained his medical degree from 91��, completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2019 at Queen’s University and his GIM residency in 2021 at 91��. He is currently completing his Master of Applied Science in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality at John Hopkins and his Fellowship in Adult Thrombosis Medicine at McMaster. He will have a clinical and academic focus in thrombosis medicine and quality improvement at the MUHC.

Dr Natalie Dayan promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine!

91�� — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:29:07 +0000

Congratulations! Dr Natalie Dayan has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine!

Dr Laurence Green receives the 2021 TCP Internal Medicine Teaching Award!

91�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:19:37 +0000

Dr Laurnce Green is the recipient of the 2021Transition to Clinical Practice (TCP) Internal Medicine Teaching Award. This award is given to the physician who received the most nominations by the students completing TCP Internal Medicine.

Dr Suzanne Morin is co-recipient of the Osteoporosis Canada 2021 Eleanor Mills Award!

91�� — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:52:37 +0000

Dr Morin is co-recipient of the Osteoporosis Canada 2021 Eleanor Mills Award in recognition of being a catalyst for action and a positive role model who provides hope and encouragement. She is co-chair of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee and member of the Fracture Risk Assessment Working Group,

Dr Louise Pilote appointed a Deputy Director at the RI-MUHC!

91�� — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:20:33 +0000

Dr Louise Pilote and colleague Dr Indra Gupta were appointed as Deputy Directors of the Research Institute of the 91�� Health Centre, effective January 4, 2022. They join the Executive Leadership to contribute to the future growth of the RI locally, nationally and internationally.

Federal Government announces 17 Canada Research Chairs for 91�� : Congratulations Dr Susan Kahn!

91�� — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:37:26 +0000

Congratulations to Dr Susan Kahn on the successful renewal of her Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (7-year term) that was just officially announced by the Federal government:

Dr Michelle Elizov receives the CAME Award 2022!

91�� — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:28:46 +0000

Congratulations to Dr Michelle Elizov for being a recipient of the CAME Certificate of Merit Award 2022!

See the following CAME announcement that celebrates the recipients!

Dr Amal Bessissow and colleague awarded the MUHC Award for Innovation in Clinical Care

91�� — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:34:14 +0000

Dr Amal Bessissow and colleague, Dr Ines Colmegna, were awarded the MUHC Award for Innovation in Clinical Care for their project, Use of Technology to Improve the Effects of Social Isolation of Hospitalized Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic (TIES).

Dr Amal Bessissow awarded the Douglas G. Kinnear Award 2021 - 2nd year in a row!

91�� — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:28:12 +0000

Dr Amal Bessissow was awarded the Douglas G. Kinnear Award 2021, nominated - for the 2nd year in a row - by the MGH residents for exceptional skill in teaching clinical medicine.

Dr Ken Flegel received the MUHC Dept. of Medicine Clinical Impact Award!

91�� — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:46:19 +0000

Dr Ken Flegel received the 91�� Health Centre Department of Medicine Clinical Impact Award for making a medical or societal impact through activities that contribute to the advancement of their field through publication, guideline development, work with policy makers or knowledge translation.

Dr Ernesto L. Schiffrin selected the American Heart Association 2021 Distinguished Scientist!

91�� — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:36:14 +0000

Dr Ernesto L. Schiffrin was selected by the American Heart Association (AHA) as 2021 Distinguished Scientist. The Distinguished Scientist designation honors American Heart Association professional members who have made extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular and stroke research.
See the article on Distinguished Scientist of AHA here. https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.121.18160

Dr Isabelle Malhamé received the FRQS Clinician Scientist Junior 1 Career Award

91�� — Mon, 31 May 2021 19:06:55 +0000

Dr Isabelle Malhamé received the FRQS Clinician Scientist Junior 1 Career Award!

Dr Ning-Zi Sun named to the Faculty Honour List

91�� — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:46:47 +0000

Dr Ning-Zi Sun was named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence for 2021-2022!

Dr David Shannon awarded for excellence in teaching

91�� — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:42:48 +0000

Dr David Shannon was awarded for excellence in teaching in the Transition to Clinical Practice course!

Dr Ernesto Schiffrin awarded the International Society of Hypertension ISH Franz Volhard Award and Lectureship for Outstanding Research for 2021

91�� — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:28:15 +0000

Dr Ernesto Schiffrin was the recipient of the International Society of Hypertension ISH Franz Volhard Award and Lectureship for Outstanding Research for 2021 in recognition of his ground-breaking research on the role of vascular remodeling and role of endothelin, angiotensin II, aldosterone, inflammation and T regulatory lymphocytes in hypertension.

Dr Louise Pilote received the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Award of Excellence for Research in Cardiovascular Health and Disease in Women for 2021

91�� — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:20:55 +0000

Dr Louise Pilote was awarded the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Award of Excellence for Research in Cardiovascular Health and Disease in Women for 2021 in recognition for her outstanding scientific achievements. This award recognizes her exceptional work in the development of the novel methodologies for measuring gender to evaluate its impact on women’s heart health, in demonstrating a crucial link between heart disease and gender, as well as her pioneering work in comparative effectiveness research using Big Data.

Dr Beth Cummings appointed Assistant Dean, Health Professions Education

91�� — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:09:14 +0000

Dr Beth Cummings was appointed Assistant Dean, Health Professions Education. Dr Cummings will work closely with the Vice-Dean, Education and other stakeholders on the implementation of the Education Strategic Plan (Project Renaissance) goals relevant to the Health Professions programs.

Dr Ning-Zi Sun promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine

91�� — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:06:29 +0000

Congratulations! Dr Ning-Zi Sun has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine!

Dr Emily McDonald promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine

91�� — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:02:06 +0000

Congratulations! Dr Emily McDonald has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine!

Dr Blair Schwartz promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine

91�� — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:40:00 +0000

Congratulations! Dr Blair Schwartz has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine!

Dr Susan Morin new MUHC Director, Division of General Internal Medicine

91�� — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:11:46 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Dr Suzanne Morin accepted the position of MUHC Division Director for General Internal Medicine effective December 1st, 2020. Dr Morin is an accomplished Clinician Scientist, clinician, teacher and leader. Her strength as a goal oriented consultative leader are well recognized. Her focus on building infrastructures for success will bring MUHC GIM to the next level.

Dr Susan Kahn appointed Associate Chair, Research

91�� — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:04:41 +0000

Dr Susan Kahn was appointed to the position of Associate Chair, Research, in the 91�� Department of Medicine, effective November 15, 2020. Dr Kahn will focus on capacity building in basic/clinical research, the growth in DOM research publications/impact and in research grant funding and will develop mechanisms to ensure the regular measurement and reporting on DOM research metrics. As Associate Chair, she will work in close collaboration with internal (91�� and partner institutions) and external (e.g.

Dr Natalie Dayan appointed Associate Chair, Wellness

91�� — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:02:26 +0000

In October 2020, Dr Natalie Dayan was appointed the newly created position of Associate Chair, Wellness, in the 91�� Department of Medicine, effective November 1, 2020. In the role of Associate Chair, Dr Dayan will focus on enhancing “whole person” development within the Department of Medicine. This will include programming in the areas of physician wellness, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), leadership development and mentorship.

Dr Emily McDonald appointed Associate Chair, Quality and Safety

91�� — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:00:01 +0000

In October 2020, Dr Emily McDonald was appointed to the newly created position of Associate Chair, Quality and Safety, in the 91�� Department of Medicine, effective November 1, 2020. Dr McDonald will focus on capacity building in Quality and Safety scholarship in close collaboration with internal and external Quality and Patient Safety programs to deliver on this important academic endeavor.

Dr Isabelle Malhamé appointed Early Career Representative

91�� — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:35:33 +0000

In September 2020, Dr Isabelle Malhamé was elected the first Early Career Representative on the newly formed Department of Medicine Governing Council. Dr Malhamé was recruited to the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine as Assistant Professor in 2019. While in residency, Dr Malhamé was Co-chief, General Internal Medicine resident at 91�� and served as a resident representative on the Continuing Professional Education committee of the Association des Spécialistes en Médecine Interne du Québec.

Dr Suzanne Morin was awarded the FRQS Clinician Scientist Senior Career Award

91�� — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:32:32 +0000

Dr Suzanne Morin was awarded a FRQS Clinician Scientist Senior Career Award.

Dr Amal Bessissow was awarded the FRQS Clinician Scientist Junior 1 Career Award

91�� — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:16:51 +0000

Dr Amal Bessissow was awarded an FRQS clinician scientist junior 1 career award.

Dr Maral Koolian received a JGH Department of Medicine Research Award

91�� — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:14:25 +0000

Dr Maral Koolian received a JGH Department of Medicine Research Award for her QI research in venous thromboembolism and anticoagulant use.

Dr Kaberi Dasgupta won the MUHC Department of Medicine Mid-Career Staff Research Award 2020

91�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:37:38 +0000

Dr Kaberi Dasgupta won the MUHC Department of Medicine Mid-Career Staff Research Award 2020 in recognition of sustained excellence by a Department of Medicine staff member of more than 10 years up to 20 years.

Dr Emily McDonald won the MUHC Department of Medicine Early Career Staff Research Award 2020

91�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:35:03 +0000

Dr Emily McDonald won the MUHC Department of Medicine Early Career Staff Research Award 2020 in recognition of excellence in research by a Department of Medicine staff member within 10 years of completion of training.

Dr Natalie Dayan won the CSIM New Investigator Award 2020

91�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:32:27 +0000

Dr Natalie Dayan won the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine (CSIM) New Investigator Award 2020 in recognition of excellence in research in general internal medicine.

Dr Amal Bessissow awarded the Douglas G. Kinnear Award 2020

91�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:28:43 +0000

Dr Amal Bessissow was awarded the Douglas G. Kinnear Award 2020, nominated by the MGH residents for exceptional skill in teaching clinical medicine.

Dr Khue Ly won the Department of Medicine Phil Hill Award 2020

91�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:23:41 +0000

Dr Khue Ly won the Department of Medicine Phil Hill Award 2020 in recognition of excellence in teaching clinical medicine.

Dr Mat Hannouche named CFMS Champion

91�� — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:21:10 +0000

Dr Mathew Hannouche was named the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) Champion for his contribution to a positive learning environment at 91��. He made a meaningful difference in the life of a medical student and he was recognized as part of the CFMS Mistreatment Task Force 1st Annual Advocacy Campaign to promote positive change in medical education.

Dr Blair Schwartz showcases the Jewish General Hospital ICU on CBC

91�� — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:39:27 +0000

Inside the battle to keep COVID-19 patients alive at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital.

After 3 months of experiments and ad-hoc consultations, ICU team now has a grip on what works, what does not.

CBC News Report

Clinical Innovation Competition Winners

91�� — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:27:24 +0000

Winners of the Marika Zelenka Roy Innovation Prize!

This year, two teams tied for this prestigious prize, GyroClear and MedSafer.

Dr Emily McDonald, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Dr Todd Lee, Division of Infectious Diseases, lead the MedSafer team.

Clinical Innovation Competition Finalists

91�� — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:19:37 +0000

Dr Stella Daskalopoulou and her PLAKK team were finalists in the competition for the M14 Innovation Prize!

Dr Ning-Zi Sun appointed Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Training Program

91�� — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:02:31 +0000

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ning-Zi Sun as the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, effective July 2020, for a 4-year term. Dr Sun is a member of the Attending Staff of the MUHC, Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), and Assistant Professor in the 91�� Department of Medicine.

Dr Michelle Elizov appointed Associate Dean

91�� — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:54:04 +0000

Congratulations to Dr Michelle Elizov for her appointment to the role of Associate Dean, Faculty Development, Faculty of Medicine, 91��, effective June 1.

Dr Elizov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, and a member of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Jewish General Hospital (JGH). She replaces Dr Miriam Boillat, who has held the role of Associate Dean, Faculty Development for the past nine years.

Dr Stella Daskalopoulou receives the largest CIHR grant at 91��

91�� — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:47:48 +0000

Ranked 1st, Dr Daskalopoulou, Principal Investigator, received the largest grant at 91��, which was in the top 2% of the total grant value of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall 2019 Competition. She received more than $1.8 m to support her project, early Prediction of preeclampsia Using arteriaL Stiffness in high-risk prEgnancies; a multinational study (PULSE). This study aims to determine the ability of arterial stiffness, other vascular measurements and biomarkers to predict early the development of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women.

CMAJ article by Dr Natalie Dayan, et al in top 25!

91�� — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:09:08 +0000

Dr Natalie Dayan, et al's article, Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score--matched cohort study, was listed as one of the 25 most read articles in CMAJ in 2019.

Dr David Hornstein in La Presse for his ICU Diaries Project

91�� — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:21:32 +0000

Humanizing Patient Care

Dr David Hornstein's ICU Diaries Project appeared in La Presse on 22 December. Read more!

Dr David Hornstein on CBC Radio The Sunday Edition : The Bridge Program in Intensive Care Units

91�� — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:56:01 +0000

Dr David Hornstein was on The Sunday Edition on CBC Radio to explain The Bridge Program, which he initiated in Intensive Care Units.

See and hear the full story here:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-for-decembe...

Dr Emily McDonald organizes the 2019 91�� Department of Medicine High Value Care Symposium

91�� — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:08:26 +0000

Dr Emily McDonald has organized the 2019 91�� Department of Medicine Clinical Research Symposium on High Value Medical Care that will take place on Friday 15 November in the Research Institute Auditorium, ES1.1129.

Learning Objectives:

Drs Natalie Dayan and Louise Pilote collaborate with Wendy Wray, RN, Cardiology, in organizing the Women's Heart Health Symposium

91�� — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:12:01 +0000

One in three women die of ischemic heart disease or stroke. Yet most women remain unaware of the risks they face: they are under-diagnosed, under-treated and under-researched.

Our learning objective is to increase awareness and knowledge about heart disease in women amongst healthcare professionals.

This symposium will include presentations by experts on sex and gender differences in heart disease.

Drs Emily McDonald and Todd Lee's article in JAMA Internal Medicine is in the news

91�� — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:07:39 +0000

Dr Emily McDonald and Dr Todd Lee were in the media for their article in JAMA Internal Medicine, that looked at reductions in the acquisition of common multidrug-resistant organisms and nosocomial infections in 100% single-patient rooms compared with ward-type rooms.

Dr Julian Huertas-Garcia joins the Division of General Internal Medicine

91�� — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:30:54 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Julian Huertas Garcia to the Department of Medicine as of 1 July 2019.

Dr Huertas-Garcia has been appointed to the Attending Staff of the MUHC Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, based at the Lachine Hospital, and as an Assistant Professor in the 91�� Department of Medicine.

Dr Natalie Dayan named Quebec's First Research Chair in Women's Heart Health!

91�� — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:36:56 +0000

Dr Natalie Dayan was named Quebec’s first Research Chair in Women’s Heart Health on 18 June 2019!

Dr Isabelle Malhamé joins the Division of General Internal Medicine

91�� — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:15:36 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Isabelle Malhamé to the Division of General Internal Medicine as of June 1, 2019. Dr Malhamé has been appointed to the Attending Staff of the MUHC Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and as an Assistant Professor in the 91�� Department of Medicine.

Media Coverage on CMAJ article by Dr Kaberi Dasgupta, et al.

91�� — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:23:52 +0000

Dr Kaberi Dasgupta, et al's article, Gestational diabetes associated with incident diabetes in childhood and youth: a restrospective cohort study, recently published in the CMAJ, has had international news coverage!

Dr Dasgupta has given interviews to CBC Radio on Homerun, to La Presse, published on line this morning, and to CTV News.

Appointed General Internal Medicine Divisional Lead in Quality and Innovation

91�� — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:08:50 +0000

Dr Emily McDonald was appointed the Divisional Lead in Quality and Innovation within the Division of General Internal Medicine to develop and lead quality improvement and innovation projects. She will be investigating areas such as understanding the limitations of current clinical practices, improving patient experiences, patient outcomes, timeliness of care, streamlining and development of care pathways, value of care provided and laboratory or administrative processes.

Elected to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Council

91�� — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:53:15 +0000

Dt Thomas Maniatis, Director, MUHC Division of General Internal Medicine, has been elected to a 4-year term on the Royal College Council.

Dr Suzanne Morin in La Presse 7 Feb 2019

91�� — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:04:35 +0000

Dr Suzanne Morin, a member of the Council of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, comments on the Canada Food Guide in La Presse! How should we meet our nutritional requirements?

See Dr Morin's advice in La Presse:

http://plus.lapresse.ca/screens/510a543e-a1b2-41a9-b904-e1ad91b87197__7C___0.html?utm_medium=Ulink&utm_campaign=Internal+Share&utm_content=Screen

Local and International Media Coverage on CMAJ study by Dr Natalie Dayan, et al.

91�� — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:29:24 +0000

Dr Natalie Dayan, et al's article, Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score--matched cohort study, recently published in the CMAJ, http://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/5/E118 has received international media coverage.

Dr Dayan has given many interviews over the last week on their findings:

Dr Beth Cummings re-appointed as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

91�� — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:40:25 +0000

The Dean, Faculty of medicine and the Vice-Dean, Academic affiars are pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr Beth-Ann Cummings to the position of Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), Faculty of Medicine, 91��. Dr Cummings originally took on this role in 2016. This re-appointment will extend her term to five years. Her accomplishments to date include her role in having the probationary accreditation status of the MDCM program removed, working together with the UGME Office and with the support of the Faculty.

Drs Louise Pilote, Natalie Dayan, et al. Paper selected by the editors of Hypertension as a High Impact Paper Winter 2018

91�� — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:39:58 +0000

Congratulations to Dr Louise Pilote, Dr Natalie Dayan, et al. from Anna F. Dominiczak, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Hypertension for an outstanding contribution to Hypertension.

Dr Vicky Tagalakis in the Media

91�� — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:01:51 +0000

Dr Vicky Tagalakis was interviewed by CTV News!

Dr Tagalakis co-hosted the Thrombosis Canada Annual Education Conference 2018 in Montreal on 27 October 2018.

See her interview here!

The Conference was also featured in La Press online.

Dr Kaberi Dasgupta appointed new Director of CORE

91�� — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:26:30 +0000

Dr James Martin, Chair, Department of Medicine, 91�� and Dr Vicky Tagalakis, Director, Division of General Internal Medicine, 91�� are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Kaberi Dasgupta as Director, Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the MUHC effective 1 September 2018.

Dr Emily McDonald was honored by the YWCA of Montreal

91�� — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:23:08 +0000

Dr Emily McDonald was honored by the YWCA of Montreal, as one of three Montreal women of distinction for their 2018 awards.

Appointment of the Program Director of 91��'s new AFC (Area of Focused Competence) in Adult Thrombosis Medicine

91�� — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:32:42 +0000

Dr James Martin, Chair, Department of Medicine, 91��, Dr Susan Kahn, Director, JGH Centre of Excellence in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Care, and Dr Vicky Tagalakis, Director, Division of General Internal Medicine, 91�� are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Maral Koolian as Program Director of 91��’s new AFC (Area of Focused Competence) in Adult Thrombosis Medicine, effective September 1, 2018. Adult Thrombosis Medicine is that area of enhanced competence within medicine concerned with the investigation, diagnosis, and medic

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH): Montréal to host major hematology conference in 2023

91�� — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:34:27 +0000