Academic Background and Expertise
Dr. Myriam Brassard earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from McGill University in 1992. She completed a residency in Pediatrics (1992–1996) and Cardiology (1995–1997) at the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal.
In 1997, she completed additional training in Fetal Cardiology at the same institution. Her expertise was further enhanced through a clinical fellowship in Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography at the University of Toronto (1998) and Harvard University in Boston (1998–1999).
Clinical Practice and Involvement at CHU Sainte-Justine
Dr. Brassard has been a member of the Pediatric Cardiology Service at CHU Sainte-Justine since 1999. She specializes in echocardiography and fetal cardiology while actively participating in the service’s traveling clinics, including those at CHRTR and Gatineau Hospital.
Academic Leadership and Teaching
Dr. Brassard served as the Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Residency Program from March 2009 to June 2022. She now chairs the Competency Committee for the same program and is responsible for the Pediatric Cardiology elective rotation for medical students from Université de Montréal.
Her dedication to education is noteworthy: she plays a key role in the training and evaluation of medical students, residents, and clinical fellows in pediatric cardiology, pediatrics, adult cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, and pediatric intensive care.
Scientific and Educational Contributions
Dr. Brassard actively participates in continuing medical education through presentations and workshops. She also contributes to various research projects, further enriching the field of pediatric and fetal cardiology.
Commitment and Vision
Dr. Brassard continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of physicians and advancing pediatric and fetal cardiology.
