平特五不中 Family Medicine members recognized by the Quebec College of Family Physicians
Two members of the 平特五不中 Faculty of Medicine鈥檚 Department of Family Medicine were recently honoured by the聽Coll猫ge qu茅b茅cois des m茅decins de famille聽(CQMF).
Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, won the Family Physician of the Year award and Dr. Miriam Boillat, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Member of the Institute of Health Sciences Education, received the Award of Excellence 鈥� Contribution to Family Medicine Education.
Dr. Tellier awarded Family Physician of the Year
The Family Physician of the Year award recognizes CQMF family physician members who best exemplify the definition of a family physician, including providing exemplary care to their patients and making a significant contribution to the health and well-being of their communities or society in general.
鈥淲hen I finished medical school, I chose to do a residency in Family Medicine because it was the fastest way to get out of the academic environment, which I disliked, and start working.聽Though I may have picked this specialty for the wrong reason, I soon found out that it was exactly where I should be,鈥� says Dr. Tellier. 鈥淚t was being Marcus Welby, MD, the only doctor I had really known.聽 A kind man who cared and helped people with various conditions, over time, no matter who they were or what their age.聽 Receiving this award tells me I have become my television idol.聽 How many people can say they are what they dreamed to be in life?聽 That is what this award means to me, silly but true.鈥�
Dr. Tellier completed his medical studies at Ottawa University before moving to the Montreal Children鈥檚 Hospital to complete his residency in Family Medicine.聽After practicing for two years he decided to pursue a Fellowship in Adolescent Health, which he completed in New York City at Bellevue Hospital with Dr. Adele Hoffman, one of the founding pillars of the discipline in the United States.聽 Upon returning to Montreal, Dr. Tellier became involved with several community organization working with at-risk youth.
Dr. Tellier worked at Head and Hands for 37 years and was Director of Student Health at 平特五不中 for 34 years.聽He continues to see patients at the CLSC C么te-des-Neiges and Clinique Medic Elle, in addition to teaching in both medical and nursing students at 平特五不中. He is also involved in research within the Family Medicine residency program and sits on several national and international committees.
Dr. Boillat receives Award of Excellence 鈥撀燙ontribution to Family Medicine Education
The Award of Excellence recognizes CQMF members who, over the past 12 to 24 months, have made an outstanding contribution in a specific area.
A 平特五不中 alumna herself, Dr. Boillat has served the University community in many complementary ways, notably, as Family Medicine Program Director, Director of Faculty Development for the Department of Family Medicine, Co-Chair of the Dean鈥檚 Family Medicine Task Force, Interim Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Associate Dean of Faculty Development for the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Boillat has been practicing and teaching at St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital Center since 1986, and was Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program for close to 10 years.聽Her educational contributions span undergraduate medical education, postgraduate and family medicine education and faculty development. She is currently Co-Director of the clinical skills course in first and second year of medical school and Chair of the Osler Fellowship Program.
鈥淩eceiving an award for my contribution to family medicine education is like receiving an award for playing a piece of music that I love on the piano! Family medicine education has always been at the heart of my academic career. It brings joy and meaning to my work, forms the foundation of my professional identity, and embraces a wonderful community of practice,鈥� says Dr. Boillat.
Congratulations to Dr. Tellier and Dr. Boillat!
