McGill Family Medicine at NAPCRG (Toronto, Nov 16-20)
Once again, we are approaching the annual NAPCRG (North American Primary Care Research Group) conference where we have traditionally had a very strong turn out by our McGill Department of Family Medicine!
Again this year, we are pleased to include a modified schedule that highlights all of our student and Faculty presentations.
MCGill Research at a glance
McGill medical students hoping to inspire new generation of black health care professionals
Initiative aims to expose high school students to opportunities in health professions fields
Dr. Labib Girgis awarded prize from the Quebec Population Health Research Network!
Dr. Labib Girgis, who recently completed a Masters degree in the Department of Family Medicine at McGill University, is a PhD student in our department. We are pleased to announce that the Master's thesis of Dr. Girgis was awarded a prize from the Quebec Population Health Research Network which will be conferred at their annual meeting in September 2018.
We would like to congratulate Dr. Girgis on this well-deserved award!
Take advantage of the free IAM App for quick access to clinical tips!
The IAM mobile App provides the most relevant recommendations for the follow-up care of breast cancer survivors (cancer survivorship). Through the App, you will receive a weekly alert to a key survivorship recommendation, for a total of 21 recommendations.
Congratulations Dr. Barry Slapcoff on receiving the CAME Certificate of Merit Award!
We wish to congratulate Dr. Barry Slapcoff, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, on receiving the Canadian Association for Medical Education Certificate of Merit Award!The aim of this award is to promote medical education in Canadian medical schools and to recognize and reward faculty’s commitment to medical education.
The McGill Journal of Medicine's Special Issue focused on Primary Care in Quebec is now available online!
The McGill Journal of Medicine's Special Issue focused on Primary Care in Quebec is now available online. The Issue brings together diverse perspectives in the ongoing conversation regarding the future of primary care in Quebec. We are proud to present reviews, editorials, original research, artwork and reflections from leaders within the Department of Family Medicine as well as students in various health disciplines at McGill.
McGill University signs agreement to support general practitioners in Zhengzhou, China
On November 17, McGill University’s Department of Family Medicine signed an agreement with the Zhengzhou University School of Medicine and Zhengzhou Central Hospital in order to provide training for general practitioners in the coming year.
Dr. Pierre Pluye named Family Medicine Researcher of the Year by CFPC!
Dr. Pierre Pluye, Professor, Department of Family Medicine, is the recipient of the 2017 Family Medicine Researcher of the Year Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)!This award has been designed to honour a family medicine researcher who has been a pivotal force in the definition, development, and dissemination of concepts central to the discipline of family medicine in Canada. Among other cutting-edge,
Article - Opinion: Quebec pilot project showed teamwork is key in Alzheimer's care
To read the complete article by Drs Howard Bergman and Isabelle Vedel, click here.
Dr. Pierre Pluye elected Fellow of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences!
Dr. Pierre Pluye has been elected Fellow of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for his innovative work on health information use and outcomes, mixed methods research and mixed studies reviews (integrating qualitative and quantitative evidence). Pierre is MD, PhD, Full Professor in our Department, FRQS Senior Research Scholar, and Director for Method Development, Quebec SPOR SUPPORT Unit.
The department would like to welcome Dr. Nebojsa Kovacina as Director of Quality Improvement!
Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, the QI Project Director will be mandated to develop a proposal for the Department’s Quality Improvement Program that will be presented to the Chair and the Executive Committee for input and approval. Dr. Neb Kovacina, who is a clinician teacher at St. Mary’s, will receive the support and collaboration of Dr. Isabelle Vedel (quality/practice improvement experience) and Dr.
Article featuring Dr. Roland Grad - Critics push back against hepatitis C screening advice, say boomers should be tested
To read the full article on CTV News' website, click here (English only).
Congratulations to Nadia Sourial for being awarded a 2017 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship!
The Government of Canada has announced new Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipients. This award is Canada’s most prestigious awards for doctoral students.
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Salsberg for being awarded a 2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships!
The Government of Canada has announced new Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients. This award is Canada’s most prestigious award for postdoctoral fellows, exemplifying world-class research capacity at an internationally competitive level of funding.
Bernard Lapointe honoured with CSPCP Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Bernard Lapointe, Eric M. Flanders Chair in Palliative Medicine, Director of Palliative Care McGill University and Chief of Palliative Care Services at the Jewish General Hospital has been selected as the 2017 winner of the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his sustained and lasting contribution to palliative medicine and to the CSPCP.