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Paul Hernandez is a Professor and Division Head/Chief of the Division of Respirology at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. He leads the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and Medical Intermediate Care Unit at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. His roles include Executive Committee member of the Canadian Thoracic Society (2018–2023) and past-president of the society. He holds clinical expertise in COPD, pulmonary hypertension, and respiratory physiology.
Education:
- MDCM (McGill University)
- FRCPC (Respirology and Internal Medicine)
- BSc (Dalhousie University)
Research focuses on COPD management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and clinical practice guidelines. Notable contributions include the CanCOLD study on COPD prevalence and pandemic-era therapeutic guidance. He has secured grant and industry funding for clinical research.
Awards include the Canadian Thoracic Society Leadership Award (2018), Excellence in Education (2011), and Excellence in Research (2004). He has served on key committees such as the COPD Clinical Assembly and Royal College Respirology Exam Board.
Service contributions span national and regional committees, including the Canadian Respiratory Research Network and Atlantic Respirology Conferences. His work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice and improving respiratory care standards.
