AMS Healthcare Proudly Announces the 2024 Fellows in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence
We are excited to introduce 12 visionary leaders as the newest members of our thriving community of practice, where compassion and innovation converge to shape the future of healthcare in Ontario and beyond! These extraordinary individuals, selected by a panel of experts, are at the forefront of driving change in healthcare through their unique leadership, vision, and dedication.
Our 2024 Fellows are leaders poised to challenge conventional thinking and inspire a new era of healthcare that prioritizes both technological advancements and the human experience. With the support of AMS Healthcare’s vibrant community of 47 previous Fellows and 25 AMS-Fitzgerald Fellows in AI and Human-Centred Leadership, these trailblazers will collaborate to set a new standard for compassionate leadership in healthcare, steering us through the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of modern care.
“Our Fellows have the leadership qualities needed to address the most pressing issues in healthcare today,” says AMS CEO Helen Angus. “We are proud to offer them a platform where they can amplify their impact, grow as leaders, and work together to build a healthcare system that better serves the diverse needs of all Canadians.”
Join us in celebrating these incredible individuals as they lead the charge in reimagining healthcare!
Jennifer Bell
Senior Bioethicist and Clinician Scientist, University Health Network (UHN)
Developing ethical AI for compassionate delivery of precision medicine
Amanda Binns
Assistant Professor (status) Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto and Education Scientist (TIER), University Health Network
Marissa Bird
Learning Health System Scientist, Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners
Vincy Chan
Assistant Scientist, KITE Research Institute-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
Lisa Cranley
Associate Professor, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto
Developing a digital communication tool to support compassionate care in long-term care homes
Katie Dainty
Research Chair, North York General Hospital (Department: Office of Research & Innovation)
Andrea Iaboni
Geriatric Psychiatrist and Senior Scientist, KITE Research Institute (Toronto Rehab, University Health Network)
Samir Sinha
Geriatrician and Clinician Scientist, Sinai Health and University Health Network
Giovanna Sirianni
Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM), Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Exploring patient-generated narratives in the electronic health record to support whole-person care
Marina B. Wasilewski
Scientist, St. John’s Rehab, Sunnybrook Research Institute
Advancing compassionate practices in virtual long COVID care
Mattea Welch
Data Science and Machine Learning Lead for the Cancer Digital Intelligence program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Developing a framework for equitable ML development and deployment in oncology
Carly Whitmore
Assistant Professor, McMaster, School of Nursing
AMS Healthcare works to advance a compassionate healthcare system by investing in leaders, convening stakeholders, supporting research, and funding innovative projects. Our work supports and learns from our rich history of healthcare.
The call for the AMS 2025 Fellowships in Compassion and AI opens on November 1, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to join this dynamic community of changemakers.
For more information visit: www.amshealthcare.ca.