/familymed/articles/rss en /familymed/article/fahimy-saoud-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-his-service-community <p>Fahimy Saoud, MD, a physician in the Department of Family Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her significant contributions to community engagement. This medal was created to mark the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, and is the first Canadian commemorative medal dedicated to such an occasion. Dr.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:57:00 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4342 at /familymed /familymed/article/message-chair-november-2024 <p>The past month has been filled with stimulating and enriching conferences and meetings.</p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:34:29 +0000 Dr. Marion Dove 4333 at /familymed /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/isabelle-leblanc-advocating-transcultural-medical-care <p>Advocating for global health in primary care, mainly addressing vulnerable women, Isabelle Leblanc is one of our Family Medicine Heroes.</p> <h2><b>Global Health and Transcultural Medical Care </b></h2> <p><b>Bio: </b>Family Physician at St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital and Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine.</p> <p><b>Year: </b>Joined the Department in 2007.</p> <p><b>Award category: </b>Clinician-Scientist</p> <p><b>Nominated by Lucia Patino, a Family Medicine resident. </b></p> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:04:54 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4322 at /familymed /familymed/article/essence-family-medicine <p><span>Justin Ross, MD, has been practising family medicine in Mistissini, <span>Eeyou Istchee<span>, for 10 years. Thanks to the Cree community鈥檚 hospitality and a high level of job satisfaction, he plans to stay at least another decade. With a population of 3,731, Mistissini (which means Big Rock) is Canada鈥檚 second largest Cree community, located 781 km from Montreal.<span> </span></span></span></span></p> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:49:51 +0000 Timothy Gouldson 4321 at /familymed /familymed/article/pierre-pluye-honoured-lifetime-achievement-award-family-medicine-research-posthumously <p>On November 6 during the Family Medicine Forum in Vancouver, BC, Pierre Pluye, MD, PhD, Full Professor at the Department of Family Medicine, was honoured with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in Family Medicine Research posthumously. The award recognizes individuals who are trailblazers and leaders in family medicine research and have made substantial career contributions to this field.</p> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:44:57 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4320 at /familymed /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/andrea-kessous-advocating-educational-excellence <p>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.</p> <h2><b>A supportive learning environment for Educational Excellence </b></h2> <p><b>Bio:</b> Transition to Clinical Practice (TCP) Course Director<b> </b>in the Department of Family Medicine.</p> <p><b>Year:</b> Joined the Department in 2014.</p> <p><b>Award category:</b> Clinical</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:33:56 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4319 at /familymed /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/micky-moroz-advocating-sports-medicine <p>Advocating for sports medicine and exemplifying what it means to be a great mentor, Mickey Moroz is one of our Family Medicine Heroes.</p> <h2><b>Sports Medicine and Mentorship</b></h2> <p><b>Bio:</b> Family Physician at the 成人VR视频 Sport Medicine Clinic (M.D., C.M., CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med., M. Ed).</p> <p><b>Year:</b> Joined the Department of Family Medicine in 2019.</p> <p><b>Award category:</b> Clinical</p> <p><strong>Nominated by Noor Mady, one of his students and recent 成人VR视频 Medical School graduate.</strong></p> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:28:36 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4309 at /familymed /familymed/article/mark-karanofsky-awarded-king-charles-coronation-medal-service-community <p>Mark Karanofsky, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his service to the community as the Director of the Herzl clinic and for his contributions to the Jewish General Hospital and Jewish Eldercare Centre as a clinician and physician leader. The Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation.</p> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:23:20 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4308 at /familymed /familymed/article/50th-anniversary/celebrating-50-years-family-medicine-mcgill-during-2024-annual-retreat <p>On October 24 and 25, the Department of Family Medicine hosted the 2024 Annual Retreat with the theme <i>Celebrating 50 Years of Family Medicine at 成人VR视频</i>. Held at the 成人VR视频 Faculty Club with over 120 participants, some of whom had traveled from regions as far as Val d鈥橭r, the event launched the Department鈥檚 <a href="/familymed/50th-anniversary">50<sup>th</sup> anniversary campaign</a> and brought together faculty members, researchers and staff to mark the big milestone.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:51:39 +0000 marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca 4307 at /familymed /familymed/article/conversation-dr-micky-moroz-osler-mentor-and-recipient-j-donald-boudreau-mentorship-award-medicine <p>Named after Dr. Donald Boudreau, an associate professor at the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE), who helped create the Physician Apprenticeship Program, the JD Boudreau Award recognizes a current or recent Osler Fellow who demonstrates excellent mentoring qualities, pedagogy, and attributes promoted by the Physicianship Program and the Physician Apprenticeship course.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:41:53 +0000 Laura May Vogel 4281 at /familymed