Personalizing Cardiovascular & Respiratory Health

Schematic of lungs, heart and chest

Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases account for a significant proportion of global morbidity and mortality, placing an immense burden on healthcare systems and economies in Quebec, across Canada, and worldwide. At º£½ÇÉçÇø, pioneering research in this field enables the development of innovative treatments and preventive strategies, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life. By exploring the molecular, genetic, and clinical aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory health, our research contributes to shaping precision medicine approaches, facilitating early detection, and driving advancements in personalized therapies.

Mandate

The School of Medicine Policy Council (the Council) acts as the School of Medicine’s forum for consultation and decision making regarding the governance, strategic direction and general management of the School of Medicine in order to ensure that School policies are consistent with its mission and values.

Complete Terms of Reference

Membership

Ex officio voting members:

Head of School, Vice-President (Health Affairs) & Dean (Chair) 

Senior Advisor to the Vice-President (Health Affairs) & Dean (Secretary)
Associate Vice-President & Vice-Dean (Health Affairs) 

Vice-Dean and Director, Campus Outaouais
Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) and Professional Affairs
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME)
Director, Administration and Operations, Medical Education
Associate Director, Administration - Campus Outaouais
Communications Lead

Appointed voting members:

Three (3) Clinical Chair Representatives
Director, Distributed Medicine Education
Two (2) Medical Students’ Society (MSS) student representatives, one of which should be from Campus Outaouais
Two (2) Association of Residents of º£½ÇÉçÇø (ARM) representatives
One (1) Graduate student from the School of Medicine
One (1) member of the tenure track academic staff
Two (2) non-tenure track academic staff holding an appointment in a clinical department
At least one Public Member Representative