50th Anniversary

50th Anniversary /familymed/taxonomy/term/257/all en Patrice Boileau: A Collaborative Force /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/patrice-boileau-collaborative-force Patrice Boileau is essential to the success of the Family Medicine UGME programs at Campus Outaouais, providing leadership, organization and fostering collaboration. His dedication and positive rapport with students make him an invaluable asset and a Family Medicine hero! <h2>Credentials and highlights</h2> Position: Administrative Advisor (administrateur de l’externat en Outaouais). Year: Joined UGME at Campus Outaouais in 2020. Award category: Community Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:49:31 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4414 at /familymed Susan Lindquist: Leading with Purpose /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/susan-lindquist-leading-purpose Dr. Susan Lindquist has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication, supporting over 180 Year 3 medical clerks and fostering collaboration across 15 clinical sites. Her unwavering commitment, professionalism and positive demeanor have had a profound impact on the success of the Family Medicine program. She is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Credentials and highlights</h2> Position: Clerkship Course Director for Family Medicine (interim) at ��о�� and Associate Site Director at District Médical clinic. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:45 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4413 at /familymed Adriana Decker: Compassionate leadership and resilience in times of crisis /familymed/article/adriana-decker-compassionate-leadership-and-resilience-times-crisis Dr. Adriana Decker's commitment to patient care, her team and her tireless efforts in both every day and crisis situations make her one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Credentials and highlights</h2> Position: Assistant Chief of Family Medicine at CIUSSS West-Central Montreal. Year: Joined the Department in 2012. Award category: Clinical Nominated by Dr. Mark Karanofsky, Director of the Goldman Herzl Family Medicine Centre: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:30:42 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4412 at /familymed Teresa Rudkin: An inspiration to countless medical educators /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/teresa-rudkin-inspiration-countless-medical-educators Dr. Teresa Rudkin advocates for issues ranging from care of marginalized and vulnerable populations to genetic syndromes, to interactive teaching and other medical topics. As a clinician educator, she is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Credentials and highlights</h2> Position: Assistant Professor at the Department of Family Medicine and family physician at the CLSC Côte-des-Neiges. Year: Joined the Department in 2007. Award category: Clinical Nominated by Faculty Development: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:04:24 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4385 at /familymed Ka Ho Tong: Making an Impact for the Growth of Students /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/ka-ho-tong-impacting-growth-students Dr. Ka Ho Tong’s ability to connect with students, address their educational needs and foster a culture of collaboration and learning makes him one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Credentials and highlights </h2> Bio: Site Physician Lead at University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) Jardins-Roussillon Year: Joined the Department in 2013. Award category: Clinical Nominated by Alexandra Karabatsos, Program Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME): Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:22:21 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4380 at /familymed Hiromi Tissera: Passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/hiromi-tissera-passionate-about-providing-compassionate-patient-centered-care Dr. Hiromi Tissera’s passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care is matched by her dedication to shaping future healthcare professionals. <h2>Credentials and highlights</h2> Position: Site Physician Lead at the University Family Medicine Group District Medical Year: Joined the Department in 2014 Award category: Clinical Nominated by Alexandra Karabatsos, Program Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME): Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:59:36 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4379 at /familymed Ann Continelli: Advocating for residency affairs for over three decades /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/ann-continelli-advocating-residency-affairs-herzl Having dedicated more than 35 years of her career to supporting residents and clinician supervisors, Ann Continelli is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Leadership in Supporting Residents and Clinician Supervisors</h2> Bio: Teaching Site Administrator at the Herzl Family Practice Clinic, Jewish General Hospital. Year: Joined the Department in 1985. Award category: Community Nominated by Julie Lane, Program Manager, Postgraduate Medical Education: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:08:54 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4365 at /familymed Bertrand Lebouché: Advocating for Better HIV care /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/bertrand-lebouche-advocating-better-hiv-care Advocating for people living with or vulnerable to HIV, Bertrand Lebouché is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Patient-oriented clinical research for HIV Care</h2> Bio: Associate Professor at the Department of Family Medicine; MD, PhD. Year: Joined the Department in 2013. Award category: Research. Nominated by Nik Jaiswal, an MSc student at the Department: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:16:13 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4355 at /familymed Isabelle Leblanc: Advocating for Transcultural Medical Care /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/isabelle-leblanc-advocating-transcultural-medical-care Advocating for global health in primary care, mainly addressing vulnerable women, Isabelle Leblanc is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Global Health and Transcultural Medical Care </h2> Bio: Family Physician at St. Mary’s Hospital and Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine. Year: Joined the Department in 2007. Award category: Clinician-Scientist Nominated by Lucia Patino, a Family Medicine resident. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:04:54 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4322 at /familymed Andrea Kessous: Advocating for Educational Excellence /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/andrea-kessous-advocating-educational-excellence Advocating for a supportive and collaborative learning environment, ensuring that students not only meet their academic and clinical objectives but also thrive in their professional development, Andrea Kessous is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>A supportive learning environment for Educational Excellence </h2> Bio: Transition to Clinical Practice (TCP) Course Director in the Department of Family Medicine. Year: Joined the Department in 2014. Award category: Clinical Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:33:56 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4319 at /familymed Mickey Moroz: Advocating for Sports Medicine /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/micky-moroz-advocating-sports-medicine Advocating for sports medicine and exemplifying what it means to be a great mentor, Mickey Moroz is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Sports Medicine and Mentorship</h2> Bio: Family Physician at the ��о�� Sport Medicine Clinic (M.D., C.M., CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med., M. Ed). Year: Joined the Department of Family Medicine in 2019. Award category: Clinical Nominated by Noor Mady, one of his students and recent ��о�� Medical School graduate. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:28:36 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4309 at /familymed Celebrating 50 Years of Family Medicine at ��о�� during the 2024 Annual Retreat /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/celebrating-50-years-family-medicine-mcgill-during-2024-annual-retreat On October 24 and 25, the Department of Family Medicine hosted the 2024 Annual Retreat with the theme Celebrating 50 Years of Family Medicine at ��о��. Held at the ��о�� Faculty Club with over 120 participants, some of whom had traveled from regions as far as Val d’Or, the event launched the Department’s <a href="/familymed/50th-anniversary">50th anniversary campaign</a> and brought together faculty members, researchers and staff to mark the big milestone. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:51:39 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4307 at /familymed Catherine Jarvis: Faculty Development Advocate /familymed/article/catherine-jarvis-faculty-development-advocate Advocating for robust Faculty Development and innovations in teaching and learning within the Department, Catherine Jarvis, MD, FCFP is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Faculty Development and Innovations in Learning</h2> Bio: Director of Faculty Development in the Department of Family Medicine. Year: Joined the Department in 1997. Award category: Faculty Nominated by Maria Morrison, Program Administrator Faculty Development and Blended Learning. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:10:37 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4276 at /familymed Shashika Bandara: Global Health and Human Rights Advocate /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/shashika-bandara Advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and advocating for global health and human rights, Shashika Bandara is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Global Health and Human Rights Advocacy </h2> Bio: Graduated with a PhD from the Department of Family Medicine. Year: Joined the Department in 2020. Award category: Community Nominated by Rebecca Zhao, part of the same PhD student cohort from Fall 2020. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:39:46 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4274 at /familymed Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke: Indigenous Health Advocate /familymed/article/sarah-konwahahawi-rourke-indigenous-health-advocate Advocating for Indigenous health and working with traditional knowledge holders, teachers and elders, Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke, Ed.D. is one of our Family Medicine Heroes. <h2>Indigenous Health and Community Outreach </h2> Bio: Director of the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) and Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Family Medicine. Year: Joined the Department in 2022. Award category: Community Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:11:31 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4273 at /familymed