MD | Laval University | Canada
Dr. Elisabeth Spénard, MD, MSc, FRCSC, is a highly accomplished Gynecologic Oncologist and Clinical Teaching Associate at Université Laval, where she also serves as Academic Director, Co-Research Director, and Quality Improvement Lead in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. She holds active staff appointments in Gynecologic Oncology at Hôtel-Dieu de Québec and has been an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, where she supervises Master’s students in the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) program. Dr. Spénard completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Montreal, a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Science in QIPS, equipping her with strong expertise in patient-centered care, surgical oncology, and clinical research. Her professional journey is marked by leadership roles in national and institutional committees, including co-leading the ERAS Gynecology Oncology Committee with Quebec’s Ministry of Health and serving as a reviewer and judge for ovarian cancer research awards. She has earned multiple awards, such as the Bruce Galloway Trainee Award, and distinctions for best oral and poster presentations from leading Canadian gynecologic oncology associations. Her research is focused on hereditary cancers, surgical innovation, and quality improvement, supported by competitive grants such as the Surgical Oncology Innovations Grant and Canadian Blood Services Accelerator Grant. With an expanding academic footprint, Dr. Spénard has authored 6 publications, cited 35 times, with an h-index of 3, underscoring her growing contributions to advancing gynecologic oncology research and education
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Featured Publication
1. Spénard, E., Lin, Y., Covens, A., Gien, L. T., Vicus, D., et al. (2025). Optimizing the screening and management of preoperative anemia prior to gynecologic oncology surgery (OPRA1): A quality improvement initiative. Gynecologic Oncology. Advance online publication.