The Department of Family Medicine is proud to congratulate Guyl猫ne Th茅riault, MD, PhD, Faculty Lecturer at Campus Outaouais, on being named Family Physician of the Year by the Coll猫ge qu茅b茅cois des m茅decins de famille (CQMF). This prestigious award recognizes family physicians whose exemplary patient care and significant contributions to the health and well-being of their communities embody the highest ideals of the profession.
Dr. Th茅riault is widely recognized for her leadership in evidence-based medicine, an area in which she holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Oxford. A strong advocate for scientific rigor, she promotes shared decision-making and places patients at the centre of care.
Her commitment to improving healthcare extends well beyond clinical practice. Dr. Th茅riault serves as Vice-President of and Co-Lead for Primary Care with . As a member of the , she has demonstrated outstanding leadership and resilience in advancing high-quality, evidence-informed care.
Reflecting on the recognition, Dr. Th茅riault emphasized the values that have guided her work throughout her career. 鈥淭o me, this award represents recognition of the importance of critical thinking and the fight against overmedicalization in family medicine practice. Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years and who continues to work toward a stronger family medicine practice.鈥�
An accomplished educator and mentor, Dr. Th茅riault has made a lasting impact on medical education and the evolution of primary care practice. Through her dedication to accessible, compassionate, and patient-centred care, she exemplifies the core values of family medicine and serves as an inspiring role model for colleagues, learners, and future generations of family physicians.
The Department of Family Medicine warmly congratulates Dr. Th茅riault on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates her exceptional contributions to patient care, medical education, and the advancement of family medicine.
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