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Dr. Lauren Lapointe-Shaw
PhD (University of Toronto), Clinical Epidemiology and Healthcare Research
MDCM (McGill University), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
BSc (McGill University), Biology
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Research Interests
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Quality of care (both in-hospital and outpatient physician services)
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Health services organization and delivery (primary care, general internal medicine, hospital care)
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Health policy
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Transition from hospital to home
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Preventing hospital readmissions
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Older adults/geriatrics
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Observational research methods
Other Affiliations
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Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
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General Internal Medicine Physician and Clinician Scientist, University Health Network
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Scientist, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI)
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Innovation Fellow, Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV)
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Adjunct Scientist, ICES
About Me.
I am a general internist physician and a health services researcher. In my clinical work, I work with students, residents and an interdisciplinary team to care for adults who are admitted to hospital for common problems such as pneumonia and congestive heart failure, as well as many rare and undiagnosed conditions.
Professional History
2013 - Present
Attending Physician- General Internal Medicine
University Health Network
2019 - Present
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto
2019 - Present
Adjunct Scientist
ICES
Education
2013 - 2019
Ph.D., Clinical Epidemiology and Healthcare ResearchPh.D., Clinical Epidemiology and Healthcare Research
2013 - 2019
University of Toronto
2009 - 2013
University of Toronto
Residency in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency ProgramResidency in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
2009 - 2013
2005 - 2009
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
2005 - 2009