February 28 marks Resident and Fellow Appreciation Day. Leon Tourian, MD, Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) and Anali Maneshi, MDCM, Assistant Dean, Resident Affairs and the Office of Medical Learner Affairs offer their heartfelt gratitude to all residents and fellows for their unwavering dedication to patient care, to teaching and to their teams.
Program Directors and team members across PGME chimed in with thoughtful words about residents and fellows:
“Residents provide hope for the future of healthcare in Quebec. Residents push staff physicians to be better than the status quo. Residents are curious, hard-working colleagues who are developing their skills. Their energy and enthusiasm inspire me.” Emily Ingram, MD, Department of Family Medicine
“Thank you for your dedication, expertise and hard work. Your commitment to patient care and diagnostic excellence makes a difference every day.” Karl Muchantef, MD, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
« Je n’ai que de bons beaux mots pour nos deux résidentes. Toujours souriantes, ponctuelles, respectueuses, à l’écoute de leurs patients, professionnelles. » Mélanie Clermont, Department of Family Medicine
“A great big thank you to all the Cardiology residents! It’s a pleasure to work with and teach such an incredible group of trainees.” Mathieu Walker, MDCM, Division of Cardiology
“Our Medical Genetics residents are curious, respectful, hardworking and wonderful collaborators. We are so lucky to have them!” Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Department of Human Genetics
« Les résidents nous mettent au défi d’être à jour dans nos connaissances et nous rappellent d’être des soignants exemplaires. » Rami Issa, MD, Department of Anesthesia
“Our OBGYN residents are the best! They are so committed and dedicated to provide the best patient care always. We deeply appreciate all that you do every day!!” Robbie Shear, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
“I appreciate the Pediatric Endocrinology fellows’ dedication, expertise and compassionate patient care. Their enthusiasm for teamwork and teaching makes a meaningful impact on students and families.” Anne Marie Sbrocchi, MD, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology
« J’aime leur curiosité, leur dévouement, leur résilience, leur force et vulnérabilité en même temps. » Marie Posfai, Department of Family Medicine
To all our residents and fellows—thank you for everything you do. Your hard work, curiosity and passion help create a brighter future for healthcare in Quebec.
