Dr. Joel Turner
July 2024News

Dr. Joel Turner appointed Chief of Emergency Medicine

Dr. Joel Turner has been appointed Chief of Emergency Medicine, succeeding Dr. Marc Afilalo, who is stepping down after 38 years in the role.

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Dr. Marc Afilalo
Feature articlesJuly 2024

Dr. Marc Afilalo steps down after 38 years as Chief of Emergency Medicine

Research and innovation are the focus of his new responsibilities lthough Dr. Marc Afilalo has stepped away from the day-to-day operations of the JGH Emergency Department (ED), which he led for 38 years, he is continuing to play an active role in areas that he says have always been crucial …

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Dr. Morty Yalovsky
July 2024Santé Québec West-Central Montreal

Dr. Morty Yalovsky appointed President of CIUSSS Board

Dr. Morty Yalovsky has succeeded Alan Maislin as President of the Board of Directors of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.

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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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