Sarah Furtado

Dr. Sarah Furtado serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary and is a full member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Her clinical practice spans both the Movement Disorders Clinic and Urgent Neurology Clinic at Calgary's Foothills Hospital, where she applies specialized expertise in movement disorder management and acute neurological care.

Her educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Neurosciences (McMaster University)
• MD and Neurology Residency (University of Calgary)
• Fellowship in Movement Disorders & PET Imaging (University of British Columbia with Dr. Jon Stoessl)

Dr. Furtado's research trajectory centers on movement disorders, particularly through active participation in the Parkinson Study Group and Huntington Study Group, with methodological emphasis on PET imaging applications. Her clinical work directly informs these research initiatives while addressing urgent neurological needs in the community. Beyond traditional academic roles, she demonstrates institutional leadership as an executive member of the Canadian Movement Disorders Group and contributor to national neurology standards via the Royal College Examination Board.

Her innovative contributions extend to physician wellness, where she co-leads a departmental initiative addressing clinician burnout. This program exemplifies her commitment to sustainable healthcare systems through provider support frameworks, complementing her clinical and research work in neurological care delivery.