Dr. Michael Hier
July 2024Milestones

Dr. Michael Hier honoured for undergraduate teaching

Dr. Michael Hier, JGH Chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, has been honoured by McGill University for undergraduate teaching.

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Dr. Michelle Elizov
July 2024Milestones

Dr. Michelle Elizov appointed Chief of General Internal Medicine

Dr. Michelle Elizov has succeeded Dr. Rubin Becker as Chief of the JGH Division of General Internal Medicine.

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Dr. Amine Nasri
July 2024Milestones

Dr. Amine Nasri joins Division of Cardiology

Dr. Amine Nasri has joined the staff of the JGH Division of Cardiology.

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Dr. Harvey Sigman
May 2024Milestones

In memoriam: Dr. Harvey Sigman

After devoting almost his entire medical career to the JGH, Dr. Harvey Sigman, former Chief of the Division of General Surgery, has died at the age of 91.

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From left: Dr. Maria Fadous, Dr. Lindsey Gerstein and Dr. Matthew Ades
May 2024Milestones

Three JGH doctors appointed to McGill as Assistant Professors

Dr. Maria Fadous, Dr. Lindsey Gerstein and Dr. Matthew Ades have been named Assistant Professors at McGill University.

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In 2023, Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin (centre) received a certificate recognizing him as Physician-in-Chief Emeritus of the JGH. Joining him were Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, President and CEO of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, and Dr. Vicky Tagalakis, who succeeded Dr. Schiffrin as Chief of the Department of Medicine.
April 2024Milestones

Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin

Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin, Physician-in-Chief Emeritus of the JGH, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Hypertension Canada.

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Dr. Sarit Assouline
April 2024Milestones

Dr. Sarit Assouline appointed JGH Chief of Hematology

Dr. Sarit Assouline is the new Chief of Hematology, following the retirement of Dr. Hans Knecht after 10 years as Chief.

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Dr. Roberta Shear
February 2024Milestones

Dr. Roberta Shear named Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

As the new Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Roberta Shear is looking forward to new developments in her department, while building on its current strengths.

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Stanley K. Plotnick
February 2024Milestones

In memoriam: Stanley K. Plotnick

The JGH mourns the passing of Stanley K. Plotnick, who served as President of the Board of Directors from 2003 to 2005.

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Dr. Marc Bienz
January 2024Milestones

Dr. Marc Bienz appointed Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine

r. Marc Bienz, a clinician-teacher in the JGH Division of Hematology, has been named the hospital’s Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine, in addition to his appointment as an Assistant Professor at McGill University, effective February 1. Dr. Bienz completed his undergraduate medical training at the Université de Montréal, followed at …

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