On August 20, 2024, the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences, celebrated a historic moment as 249 medical students 鈥� 211 in Montreal and 38 in Gatineau 鈥� started their program.
249 new medical students and 40 dental students gathered at New Residence Hall to begin a three-day orientation, marking the start of their journey as the Class of 2028. This year鈥檚 medicine cohort includes 211 students at the Montreal Campus and 38 students at Campus Outaouais, making it the largest group ever admitted.聽
Orientation activities began with a warm welcome from prominent faculty members. Lesley Fellows, MDCM, DPhil, Vice-President (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Elham Emami, D.D.S., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences, M茅lanie Mondou, MDCM, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education, and Dany猫le Lacombe, MD, Vice Dean and Director of Campus Outaouais, greeted the new students.聽聽
Physicianship and Fellows
The orientation program featured a detailed introduction to the MDCM curriculum, with a focus on Physicianship on Day 3. Students met their Osler Fellows, who will mentor them throughout their four-year program. This year鈥檚 Osler Fellowship program includes 34 fellows, 9 of whom are returning, supported by 64 Med-3 student co-leaders.聽
Annick Gauthier, MDCM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, a family physician at St Mary鈥檚 Hospital Center and returning Osler Fellow, highlighted the importance of mentorship. 鈥淏eing an Osler Fellow for the second time is a privilege. It鈥檚 crucial to create a safe space for students through both individual meetings and group discussions on their chosen topics,鈥� Dr. Gauthier said.聽
Roberta Shear, MDCM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and obstetrician-gynecologist at the Jewish General Hospital, also underscored the significance of the role. 鈥淎s an Osler Fellow I have the opportunity to guide and support our incoming students, offering them insight into Physicianship. It鈥檚 an honour to share the knowledge I鈥檝e accumulated over 25 years of practice,鈥� Dr. Shear noted.聽
Welcome to the MDCM Class of 2028!