Laurence Simard-Émond

Laurence Simard-Émond, MD, FRCSC is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. She practices at the Mauricie Campus of NCHUM and leads clinical activities in gynecology, gynecological surgery, and specialized clinics like the Vulva Clinic (VUVA) and Colposcopy.

• Co-chair of the Continuous Improvement Committee at NCHUM
• Chair of the subcommittee for medical act evaluation in gynecology
• AMPRO Program Manager at NCHUM
• Member of the Transfusion Medicine Committee
• Educational leader in care management and quality assurance at CPASS (University of Montreal)
• Member of the Faculty of Medicine's Safety of Care Committee

Her research focuses on health services evaluation, overdiagnosis, resource overuse, and healthcare quality improvement. Her work includes clinical trials on vulvodynia treatments and studies on breastfeeding practices in obstetric care.

She holds a Master of Health Services Administration and completed QUÉOPS-i training in quality and patient safety management. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2012) and has published on topics like incidental radiological findings in gynecology.

• Scientific Awards: Dean's Honor List, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies