Claude Vanier

Claude Vanier is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, specializing in Psychiatry and Addictology. He serves as Medical Director of the Electroconvulsive Therapy Clinic and Head of Psychiatry within the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve territory. His research focuses on interprofessional collaboration, patient-centered care models, and pharmaceutical practices in healthcare settings. Affiliated with the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal and the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (IUSMM), his work emphasizes innovative educational approaches involving patient partnerships and collaborative practice frameworks.

Key research areas include optimizing pharmacist roles in family medicine groups, managing polypharmacy, and evaluating interprofessional education programs. He has pioneered the 'Montreal Model' for patient-professional partnerships and developed practice-based networks for pharmacists. His interdisciplinary projects, such as the TEAM study on dyslipidemia management, highlight his commitment to evidence-based healthcare delivery and collaborative care models.

Vanier's work bridges clinical practice and education, with contributions to curriculum development integrating ethical and patient perspectives. His research spans medication management, opioid crisis analysis, and digital tools for collaborative learning, reflecting a focus on systemic improvements in healthcare education and delivery.