The Pediatric Medical Grand RoundsÌýare an accredited group learning activity, as defined by the ,Ìýheld from September to June on Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmÌýtaking place either virtually viaÌýÌýor hybrid. Hybrid PGR attendance will only be recorded electronically via the Microsoft Forms link or QR code provided.
Please see the schedule for dates and locations. To be added to the Grand Rounds email list or for more information, please contact pedscoms.med [at] mcgill.ca (Christina).
September 2026
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September 2 |
NO GRAND ROUNDS | |
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September 9 |
Robert H. Usher Lectureship "The Mythology of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants" |
Dr. William E. Benitz, M.D. Philip Sunshine Professor in Neonatology Emeritus, Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California USA |
| September 16 |
27th Annual Alan Ross Lecture "From Complacency to Change – Bringing Hamilton Health Sciences Equity Vision to Life" |
Rochelle Reid Chief Health Equity Officer, Hamilton Health Sciences |
| September 23 |
5thÌýAnnual Orange Shirt Day Lecture -ÌýCHU Ste-Justine Joint Grand Rounds "TBD" HYBRID - In-person @ Amphithéâtre Justine Lacoste-Beaubien,ÌýCHUSJÌý& @ÌýSPGH -11th Floor,ÌýRoom 1135, 2001 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï College Avenue,ÌýH3A 1G1 |
TBD
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| September 30 |
General -ÌýNorthern and Indigenous Child Health Program "TBD" |
TBD |
October 2026
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October 7 |
MCH Global Health Lecture "TBD" |
TBD |
| October 14 |
The Lorraine and Dominique Belcourt Symposium "Management of Pediatric Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in 2026" |
Dr. Rima Fawaz, MD Medical Director of Pediatric Hepatology and Pediatric Liver Transplant |
| October 21 |
General "Sun Protection in Children: Strategies, Sunscreens, and Controversies" HYBRID (tentative) - Glen Site - Block B – Room B 02.9390 |
Dr. Fatemeh Jafarian, MD Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary |
| October 28 |
Canadian Patient Safety Week "Safely Doing Less in Pediatrics: Choosing Wisely for High Value Care" |
Dr. Olivia Ostrow Chief Quality Officer, The Hospital for Sick Children |
November 2026
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November 4 |
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November 11 |
51st Annual Preston Robb Lecture "Deep Brain Stimulation for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children" |
Dr. George M. Ibrahim, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FAANS, FACS Abe Bresver Chair in Functional Neurosurgery |
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November 18 |
General - Pediatric Simulation Centre & Education |
Dr. Ilana Bank, MDCM, FAAP, FRCPC Dr. Jose Eduardo Frias Mantilla, MD |
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November 25 |
Saul Usher Lectureship |
Dr. Shi-Joon Yoo, MD, FRCPC Professor of Medical Imaging and Pediatrics, University of Toronto |
December 2026
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December 2 |
General "Guns & Medicine: The Clinician’s Role in Preventing Firearm Fatalities" |
Dr. Eric Fleegler, M.D., MPH Pediatric Emergency Physician & Health Services Researcher, Massachusetts General Hospital |
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December 9 |
General - Compassion |
Dr. Olivia Tse, MDCM, FRCPC Certified Teacher of CCT & Mindful Practice in Medicine |
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December 16 |
Ìý Ìý NO GRAND ROUNDS - HOLIDAY BREAK |
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December 23 |
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December 30 |
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January 2027
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January 6 |
General |
Amanda Austin-Keiller & Erica Dann Pediatric Chief Residents |
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January 13 |
General "TBD" |
Dr. Wissam Shalish Ìý |
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January 20 |
Steinberg Child Development Lectureship "TBD" |
TBD |
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January 27 |
General |
Dr. Gabriela A. Ghitulescu, MD CM, FRCSC Assistant Dean, PGME Accreditation |
February 2027
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February 3 |
Family Literacy Day "TBD" VIRTUAL ONLY |
TBD |
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February 10 |
General "TBD" |
TBD |
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February 17 |
MCH Schwartz Care Rounds "TBD" VIRTUAL ONLYÌý |
TBD |
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February 24 |
General "TBD" |
TBD |
March 2027
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March 3 |
MARCH BREAK - NO GRAND ROUNDS |
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March 10 |
General "TBD" |
TBD |
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March 17 |
Ìý Department of Pediatrics Spring Town Hall HYBRID - Glen Site - Block B – Room B 02.9390 Ìý |
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March 24 |
"TBD" |
TBD |
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March 31 |
"TBD" |
TBD |
April 2027
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AprilÌý 7 |
2ndÌýDorothy Moore Annual Lectureship "TBD" |
TBD |
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April 14 |
Cedars Cancer Centre – Dr. Blair Whittemore Lecture in Pediatric Oncology "TBD" |
TBD |
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April 21 |
Keith Drummond Memorial Lectureship “"TBD" |
Dr. Anette Melk |
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April 28 |
5th Annual Gottesman Grand Rounds "TBD" |
TBD |
May 2027
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MayÌý 5 |
Wendy MacDonald Pediatric Education Day "TBD" HYBRID - Glen Site - Block E - RI AUDITORIUM - E S1.1129 * This PGR will take place from 8:00-9:00 AMÌý* |
TBD |
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May 12 |
17th Annual Charles R. Scriver Lectureship – Genetics & Metabolism "TBD" |
TBD |
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May 19 |
Kenny Vineberg Lectureship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology "TBD" |
TBD |
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May 26 |
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June 2027
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June 2 |
Frank M. Guttman Visiting ProfessorshipÌý "TBD" HYBRID -Glen Site - Block E - RI AUDITORIUM - E S1.1129 * This PGR will take place from 8:00-9:00 AMÌý* |
TBD |
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June 9 |
Donald & Elizabeth Hillman Global Child Health "TBD" TBD |
TBD |
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June 16 |
57th Annual Alton Goldbloom Lectureship "TBD" |
Dr. Charlotte Moore Hepburn |
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June 23 |
NO GRAND ROUNDS - SUMMER BREAK | |
Previous Pediatric Medical Grand Rounds
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September 2020 - June 2021 | September 2021 - June 2022Ìý| September 2022 - June 2023
Child Health and Human Development ProgramÌýResearch Seminars
The Child Health and Human Development (CHHD) program, of the MUHC Research Institute, offers Pediatrics Research Seminars on Mondays from 12:00 - 1:00p.m in the MUHC Research Institute, room E.S1.1129.Ìý
For upcoming seminars please visit theÌý.