Department of Medicine Weekly Roundup - May 22
Please see below for the following updates:
- Congratulations to Dr. Charles Kassardjian – 2025 William Goldie Prize Recipient!
- Congratulations to Dr. Alberto Goffi – 2025 Mid-Career Teacher of the Year!
- Congratulations to Dr. Laurent Brochard - Eaton Scholar Researcher of the Year Award
- Department of Medicine Congratulates Dr. Darren Yuen and Team!
- Engagement Survey
- SMH Annual DOM Reception – June 4 – 5:00pm, Pantages Hotel
- SMH Department of Med - 37th Annual - Higgins Day Resident Research Event – June 23, 2025
The Department of Medicine congratulates Dr. Charles Kassardjian, Assistant Professor and Clinician in Quality & Innovation, on being selected as a co-recipient of the 2025 William Goldie Prize and Travel Award for Quality & Innovation.
This award recognizes faculty within ten years of appointment who have made outstanding contributions to advancing health and health care through Quality and Innovation. Dr. Kassardjian's impactful work exemplifies the spirit of this award.
He will be honoured at the Department of Medicine Annual Day and Awards Ceremony on June 23, 2025, at Hart House.
Congratulations, Dr. Kassardjian, on this well-deserved recognition!
The Department of Medicine extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Alberto Goffi on being selected as the 2025 recipient of the Mid-Career Teacher of the Year Award!
This award recognizes faculty members between 11 and 20 years into their appointment who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching and the advancement of medical education. Dr. Goffi’s outstanding commitment to learners and his impact on educational excellence make him a truly deserving recipient.
We look forward to celebrating Dr. Goffi at the Annual Day and Awards Ceremony on June 23rd at Hart House.
Congratulations, Dr. Goffi!
The Department of Medicine proudly congratulates Dr. Laurent Brochard on being named the 2025 recipient of the Eaton Scholar Researcher of the Year Award in Clinical Research!
This prestigious award recognizes sustained excellence in clinical science and honours Dr. Brochard’s outstanding contributions as a scientist, mentor, and leader in the field. Established in 1989 and aligned with the Eaton Scholars program since 2015, the award celebrates the highest standards of research achievement in the Department.
Dr. Brochard will be formally recognized at the Annual Day and Awards Ceremony on June 23, 2025, at Hart House.
Congratulations, Dr. Brochard, on this well-deserved recognition!
Natalie Wong, on behalf of the Department of Medicine extends warm congratulations to Dr. Darren Yuen and his research team on the acceptance of their manuscript in Science Translational Medicine!
The paper, titled “Podocyte YAP and TAZ hyperactivation drives glomerular epithelial proliferative diseases in mice and humans,” was led by lab manager Xiaolin He, with significant contributions from nephrology trainees Paraish Misra and Caitriona McEvoy. We’re proud to share that Paraish will be starting a faculty position at McGill Nephrology this fall, and Caitriona is currently faculty at Trinity College Dublin.
This exciting project was initially supported by philanthropic funding from the SMH Foundation, which helped launch the work and secure CIHR funding in later stages.
Congratulations again to Dr. Yuen and his team on this exceptional achievement!
As mentioned at MAC, the organisation is inviting staff and physicians to complete an engagement survey. The survey will be available for completion from May 26 to June 13.
Communications has prepared a toolkit in case (attached) you would find it helpful in responding to any questions about the survey from your department members. It also includes messages and strategies to optimise uptake.
Please contact Ana Gajic if you require more information about this material.
The Department of Medicine is delighted to invite you and a guest to an evening of celebration, connection, and appreciation as we mark another exceptional year together.
This special event will be a chance to reconnect with colleagues, enjoy a fun and relaxed evening, and celebrate the outstanding achievements within our department. We’ll honour our award recipients, recognize our recent retirees, and reflect on the incredible work we've accomplished as a team.
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Pantages Hotel
200 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Evening Schedule:
5:00 PM – Cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and fresh oysters
6:00 PM – Dinner and food stations open
7:00 PM – Acknowledgements, honours, and awards
Please click on the link below to let us know if you will attend by May 22!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJj9V82_9Dz9f7-fFgcz5su54GWZC162S6d71q-uIRWCvEdg/viewform
37th Annual Higgins Day- St. Michael’s Hospital Department of Medicine
We are very pleased to inform you that we will be hosting Higgins Day, the St. Michael’s Hospital Department of Medicine annual resident research day, in-person this year on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 12:00 pm until 4:30 pm. This will be a hybrid event (primarily in-person, with additional zoom participation).
Please see the event details below:
Resident Research Presentations
Date: Monday, June 23rd 2025
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital
209 Victoria Street, 1st Floor, Room: 136
Toronto, Ontario
*Zoom Hybrid Option Available*
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/62019491940?pwd=d1Z2MjTEjAPMKgNxOibVS3CSDvZUaK.1
Keynote Speaker:
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Andrew Advani, BSc MBChB(Hons) PhD FRCP(UK) FRCP(Edin) FASN
Interim Deputy Physician-in-Chief, St. Michael’s Hospital
Agenda:
Luncheon: 12:00 – 12:30pm
Welcome: 12:30pm
Keynote Talk: 12:35 – 12:55pm
Resident Research Presentations: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Annual Awards Announcement: 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Please RSVP to the Luncheon here: