1. McGill’s Academic Health Network Excellence Through Collaborations
David Eidelman, MDCM Vice-Principal, Health Affairs Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Dec. 11, 2017

2. Why these retreats?
Academic excellence can be achieved only through close collaboration
Critical mass is key, both research competitiveness and patient care
Philanthropic community would like to see more collaborative, transformative proposals

3. Agenda SESSION 1: Promoting a Network of Collaborations
13:10 – 13:30 #1. Dr. Nadia Giannetti & Dr. Lawrence Rudski: “Cardiovascular Diseases”
13:35 – 13:55 #2. Dr. Morag Park: “Cancer Research”
14:00 – 14:20 #3. Dr. Don Sheppard: “The McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (Mi4)”
14:25 – 15: Panel Discussion and Plenary (moderated by Dr. Sam Benaroya)
15:15 – 15: Coffee Break

4. Agenda (cont.) SESSION 2: Fostering a Culture of Whole Person Care
15:45 – 16:05 #4. Dr. Thomas Hutchinson: “Relationship Centered Whole Person Care”
16:05 – 16: Plenary Discussion
16:55 – 17: Dr. David Eidelman: Closing & Next Steps