I love working with children and their families because I love solving puzzles and finding answers for children who cannot speak for themselves.

Hospital information

Academic appointments

Associate Professor, part-time, in Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University

Other appointments

Medical clinic for children with autism, Cleft Palate clinic, Medical Director CRDP MAB- Mackay, Clinique des aveugles at Philip Layton School, Batshaw Foster Care clinic, Adolescent clinic for youth with autism and youth in foster care.

Awards and distinctions

2014: Canadian Pediatric Society Certificate of Merit for Quebec for devotion to and success in improving the lives of children in Quebec

2018: Goldbloom fellow for acting as preceptor for Resident Continuity Clinic in my community pediatric office

Community Involvement

President, Community-based Pediatricians Montreal

2018 – Consultant to University of Montreal students on advising health care professionals on interacting with patients with autism

2018 – Consultant to Montreal Tamil Health Initiative on how to recognize signs of autism in children and how to get help

Education

University

McGill University, B.A. in Anthropology

Medical Degree

McGill University

Residency

McGill University-Montreal Children’s Hospital

Fellowship(s)

Fun fact about me

I love cats and like the challenge of understanding their non-verbal behaviour.