Jewish General Hospital
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This Year's Speakers
We at MEMC deeply value the presence of our esteemed speakers, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conference. Their insightful talks serve as invaluable learning opportunities for students, providing unique perspectives and practical insights into the dynamic field of emergency medicine. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking presentations, our speakers inspire and empower the next generation of medical professionals to excel in this critical area of healthcare.
We are thrilled to welcome a diverse lineup of brilliant emergency medicine experts to the stage at our upcoming conference. Our speakers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, representing various specialties within the field of emergency medicine. From seasoned practitioners to groundbreaking researchers, each speaker will share valuable insights, cutting-edge research, and practical strategies to enhance emergency healthcare delivery.​
Join us as we learn from these distinguished professionals and explore the latest advancements in emergency medicine together.
Dr. Audrey Marcotte
MDCM, FRCPC
Audrey Marcotte is an emergency physician and trauma team leader (TTL) for adult and pediatrics at the McGill University Health Center in Montreal as well as an associate professor for McGill University.
She completed her FRCPC emergency medicine training with enhanced competency in trauma at McGill University and is completing her Master of Science in Health Quality at Queen’s University.
Her academic interests include ED teamwork, resuscitation, and trauma systems. Outside of work, she enjoys running, playing guitar, and annoying her cat Jo!
Dr. Amélie Bellemare
MD
Dr. Bellemare currently serves as a field physician with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), having completed assignments in Chad and most recently in Haiti.
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In addition to her MSF work, she is an assistant professor in the global health program at Université de Sherbrooke, participating in clinical internships in Uganda and Senegal. Between assignments, she practices emergency medicine at the Jewish General Hospital and is a clinical assistant professor in McGill University's Department of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Sasha Dubrovsky
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Sasha Dubrovsky enjoys many facets of his profession: he is a doctor, a researcher, a teacher, and above all, he is a father of three boys. Sasha is a medical graduate from McGill University, with notable contribution in education and innovation in the areas of pediatric injuries, point-of-care ultrasound, and quality improvement.
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When one of his boys was hospitalized for a chronic illness, Sasha saw an opportunity to learn and grow from his experiences of being on both sides of the system and opened a first of its kind community-based pediatric urgent care centre to better meet the needs of the population.
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He now spends his time caring for kids at UP centre for pediatric emergencies and specialized care with now two locations in Brossard and St-Eustache.
Dr. Mher Barbarian
MD, FRCPC
Mher Barbarian graduated with honors from McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine, where he is now a faculty lecturer. He is an excellent teacher, a remarkable speaker and a person of heart, who pays particular attention to the notions of teamwork, collaboration and who always prioritizes improving the patient experience.
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Mher has evolved as a clinician in both the community and hospital settings, where Dr. Sasha Dubrovsky became his mentor and friend. By noticing the same flaws and opportunities in the system, together they reinvented the relationship of patients with pediatric emergencies by building the first community-based pediatric urgent care network.
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He now spends his time as a pediatric emergency physician at UP centre for pediatric emergencies and specialized care.
