Annie Talbot

Dr. Annie Talbot is a Clinical Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She holds dual roles as a medical director at CHUM (Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal) and a researcher at the CRCHUM (Research Centre of the CHUM). Her work focuses on vulnerable patient populations, improving healthcare pathways, and implementing innovative care strategies for opioid use disorders and HIV/AIDS. Talbot has held leadership positions in clinical and research initiatives since 2000, including co-directing the CHUM's Network Coordination Division and spearheading telemedicine projects during the pandemic.

Education: Medical Doctorate (Université de Montréal, 1997), Family Medicine Residency (Université de Sherbrooke, 1999), and postdoctoral training at Stanford University (2007–2009). Holds certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the Canadian College of Family Physicians.

Research Expertise: Talbot's work emphasizes translational research in addiction medicine, emergency care optimization, and healthcare technology. Key projects include the SuboxED initiative (buprenorphine/naloxone distribution in emergency settings) and telehealth solutions for vulnerable patients. She has secured grants from organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Quebec Ministry of Health.

Awards: Recognized for contributions to opioid crisis management, telemedicine innovation, and improving accessibility in healthcare systems. Notable awards include the 2022 SRS Star Network Award and the 2021 Prix d'Excellence du Réseau de la Santé.

Advising & Grants: Supervised Kevin Mehanna’s master’s thesis on emergency withdrawal assessment tools. Active in securing over $2M in research funding for projects addressing opioid use disorders and healthcare system innovations. Collaborates with institutions like HEC Montréal and the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (ICRAS).

Labs/Teams: Leads the Network Coordination Division at CHUM and co-leads the Telementorat ECHO project. Affiliated with the CRCHUM's Crossroads Axis for health innovation and evaluation research.