Jean-Michel Leduc

Jean-Michel Leduc is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine. He directs the Medical Microbiology and Adult Infectious Diseases Residency Programs at Sacré-Coeur Hospital and leads research at the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal Research Center. His academic roles include membership in the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Cognition and Professional Reasoning (CPASS).

Education:

• MD, Université de Montréal (2009)
• Residency in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Université de Montréal (2014)
• Master's in Medical Education, University of Dundee (2016)

Research Focus:
Dr. Leduc investigates systemic equity in health sciences education, with emphasis on admissions reform, diversity initiatives, and pandemic-era pedagogical adaptations. His work addresses bias in selection processes and optimizes training for infectious disease specialists.

Publications Insight:
His recent articles analyze medical admissions disparities, COVID-19 impacts on training, and competency-based evaluations. Themes include racial equity in Quebec's medical schools, sociodemographic barriers in interviews, and innovative residency training models.

Laboratory:
Leads a research team including assistant Karina Cristea, focusing on medical education reform and equity metrics.