Advocating for global health in primary care, mainly addressing vulnerable women, Isabelle Leblanc is one of our Family Medicine Heroes.
Global Health and Transcultural Medical Care
Bio: Family Physician at St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital and Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine.
Year: Joined the Department in 2007.
Award category: Clinician-Scientist
Nominated by Lucia Patino, a Family Medicine resident.
鈥淒r. Isabelle Leblanc has done a remarkable job in global health in primary care, mainly addressing vulnerable women. Her recent work in India inspired me and reminded me of the importance of my role as a family doctor in not only my community but also in other unserved areas around the world.鈥�
Prior to medecine, Dr. Leblanc obtained a Master's in Anthropology and her research interests include advocacy, transcultural medical practice and global health.
Congratulations Dr. Leblanc!
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The Department of Family Medicine is celebrating its 50th anniversary and over the course of this year, we will tell the stories of our people, our places and our partners who have worked with us to serve our communities by leading in Family Medicine education, research and care. As part of our celebrations, we are asking faculty, clinicians, researchers, residents, students, and admin staff to nominate heroes who have greatly helped shape the community. Please nominate using .
