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

Enhancing compassion in technology-enabled care: Training and guidance for practitioners supporting autistic children and youth

Marissa Bird

Learning Health System Scientist, Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners

Building compassion in digital nursing mentorship

Vincy Chan

Assistant Scientist, KITE Research Institute-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network

Exploring technology, compassion, and equity in traumatic brain injury care for underserved populations

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)

Co-designing a digital health intervention to support compassionate survivorship care after cardiac arrest

Andrea Iaboni

Geriatric Psychiatrist and Senior Scientist, KITE Research Institute (Toronto Rehab, University Health Network)

Designing compassionate AI for use in dementia care

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

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.