91˿��Ƶ News - Dept. of Medicine

What are the 91˿��Ƶ DOM Grants for Scholarship in Medical Education?

webfull — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:58:13 +0000

These grants are available to DOM faculty and trainees through a selection process to support research and innovation projects in medical education. Below are some examples of projects funded by this initiative. Any contributions/gifts to the Department of Medicine Grants for Scholarship in Medical Education go fully to our researchers.

Published: 9 March 2026

Findings of 91˿��Ƶ study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

webfull — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:40 +0000

A new 91˿��Ƶ study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.

Published: 23 February 2026

2023-2024 Year in Review and the Return of Schwartz Rounds!

webfull — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:34:20 +0000

Published: 26 June 2024

FMHS Tri-Council and FRQ Recipients Fall 2023

webfull — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:23:42 +0000

Awarded winners in external tri-council and FRQ competitions for Fall 2023

Vanja Davidovic
Alexandra Marie Dimmer
Joseph AnthonyPetruccelli
Jeffrey Alexandre Sioufi
VictorTran
Kyle Henry White
Jonathan Hubermann

Published: 23 May 2024

2024 DOM Academic Promotions

webfull — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:34:17 +0000

Please be advised that should you wish to put forward an application for promotional consideration for tenured or contract academic staff members, the Department of Medicine only submits dossiers for consideration for the FALL promotions.

1. Faculty Lecturer to Assistant Professor (CAS)
2. Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (CAS)
3. Associate Professor to Full Professor (CAS or Tenured)

Published: 15 March 2024

ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)

webfull — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:38:40 +0000

Two new units at MUHC aim to ease overcrowding, shorten recovery times

The 91˿��Ƶ Health Centre has announced two new units to ease overcrowding in emergency rooms and improve post-operative care.

Please see CTV News link here for full article.

Published: 8 March 2024

Kevin Lachapelle appointed Director, Division of Cardiac Surgery at the MUHC and 91˿��Ƶ, FMHS

webfull — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:50:57 +0000

Dear Colleagues,

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kevin Lachapelle as Director of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the MUHC and 91˿��Ƶ, effective February 1, 2024. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Renzo Cecere for his dedicated service in this role since 2013.

Published: 15 January 2024

2022-2023 Year in Review and the Return of Schwartz Rounds!

webfull — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:42:14 +0000

Published: 22 September 2023

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

webfull — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:33:47 +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.

Published: 27 June 2023

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

webfull — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:20:04 +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).