Dr. Karen Tong鈥檚 dual expertise in Family Medicine and women鈥檚 health enhances care quality. Her mentorship and commitment to innovation shape both the medical community and patient services.
Credentials and highlights
Position: Postgraduate Site Director at GMF-U Mednam
Year: Joined the Department in 2016.
Award category: Clinical
Nominated by Joanie Rousseau,聽GMF-U Teaching Supervisor :
Dr. Karen Tong was nominated for her professional rigor, exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence in care. As postdoctoral director of GMF-U Mednam Lachine, she stands out for her ability to coach and support medical teams while fostering a stimulating learning environment. Her dual expertise in family medicine and women's health enables her to offer comprehensive care tailored to the needs of the community. Her passion, work ethic and dedication make her a valuable asset to the organization.聽
Dr. Tong has had a significant impact on both the Department and the community. Through her human approach and expertise, she has strengthened the quality of care offered while creating a collaborative and caring environment. Her commitment to women's health has enabled the development of specialized services that meet the specific needs of the local population. She is also an inspiring mentor to students and young professionals, fostering their academic and professional growth.
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About Dr. Karen Tong
Dr. Karen Tong received her MD from the University of Montreal in 2016 and subsequently completed a Family Medicine residency at St. Mary鈥檚 Family Medicine Centre in 2018. Upon graduating, Dr. Tong has alternated her practice between the wards at Lasalle Hospital and in her outpatient clinic at Clinique Mednam where she has a full scope family medicine practice and has established a women鈥檚 health clinic. She joined 涩里番鈥檚 Department of Family Medicine that same year as she became a Longitudinal Family Medicine Preceptor and started mentoring medical students. In 2021, Dr. Tong oversaw the clinic鈥檚 transition into a teaching center, as this was when the clinic started receiving clerks for their Family Medicine rotations. Two years later, Mednam officially became a GMF-U, a training site for Family Medicine residents, and Dr. Tong was appointed as its first Postgraduate Site Director.
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