Graeme N. Smith

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Graeme N. Smith
Born1963 (age 60–61)
SpouseSusan Chamberlain
Children2
Academic background
EducationM.D., PhD., 1992, University of Western Ontario
FRCSC, Queen's University
University of Toronto
ThesisEffects of maternal ethanol infusion on the near-term ovine fetus.
Doctoral advisorJohn Patrick
Academic work
DisciplineObstetrics and Gynaecology
InstitutionsQueen's University
Main interestsMaternal–fetal medicine

Graeme Neil Smith (born 1963) is a Canadian obstetrician. He is the former Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University and clinician-scientist at Kingston General Hospital Research Institute.

Early life and education[edit]

Smith was born in 1963.[1] He earned his medical degree and PhD from the University of Western Ontario and earned his Royal College of Surgeons of Canada certification at Queen's University.[2]

Career[edit]

After completing sub-specialty training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Toronto in 1999, Smith joined the faculty of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Queen's University.[3] In 2003, he received the Premier's Research Excellence Award.[4]

In 2011, Smith began the MotHERS Program (Mothers Health Education, Research and Screening) at Kingston General Hospital. His research team developed an app called "Maternelle" which allowed mothers and their family doctor to track their patients health during pregnancy.[5] Two years later, Smith was appointed Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.[6]

By 2016, his team received a $9.8 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to continue their research into maternal and child health.[7] He was later reappointed Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University for another five-year term.[6]

Personal life[edit]

Smith is married to obstetrician/gynaecologist Susan Chamberlain and together they have two children.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Smith, Graeme Neil, 1963". viaf.org. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bio Sketch: Graeme N. Smith MD, PhD, FRCSC". meds.queensu.ca. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Graeme N. Smith MD, PhD". queensu.ca. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Innovative Ontario scientists receive Premier's Research Excellence Awards". ontario.ca. April 23, 2003. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  5. ^ Manor, Matthew (May 30, 2012). "Maternal care team at KGH creates new smartphone apps". kingstonhsc.ca. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Dr. Graeme N. Smith Reappointed as Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology". healthsci.queensu.ca. June 27, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "Kingston-Ottawa research team receives $9.8 million to study maternal health". kingstonhsc.ca. November 2, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "Graeme Smith, MD, PhD, FRCSC" (PDF). cwhhc.ottawaheart.c. Retrieved November 8, 2019.