We are proud to announce that Professor Jeannie Haggerty, PhD, Full Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, has been granted Emerita status effective September 1, 2025. This prestigious distinction recognizes her remarkable contributions to primary healthcare research and education throughout an exceptional career.
Championing Patient Perspectives and Health Equity
Prof. Haggerty鈥檚 journey in family medicine began after earning her Master of Science in epidemiology and biostatistics. Early in her career, she helped coordinate the creation of a new family medicine residency program in Costa Rica, a project that ignited her passion for family medicine and health service delivery. She later completed doctoral research exploring the relationship between medical licensing examination performance and subsequent family practice patterns, shedding light on the critical importance of continuity of care.
In 2010, Prof. Haggerty joined 91直播 as an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and became the inaugural holder of the 91直播 Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine at St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital Centre. Since joining the St. Mary鈥檚 Research Centre, her research has consistently focused on developing better access and quality of primary care, with particular attention to the impact of health system policies and reforms. She developed innovative measures to assess patient experiences of patient-centered, effective primary healthcare and examined how these measures can inform organizational and professional practices.
From 2013 to 2024, Prof. Haggerty served as the founding scientific director of the Qu茅bec Primary Health Care Knowledge Network, R茅seau-1 Qu茅bec. In 2016, she became the scientific director of the 91直播 Primary Care Practice-based Research Network (PBRN), a contribution she is most proud of in the Department, and where she worked to bridge research and clinical practice.
Throughout her career, Prof. Haggerty鈥檚 scholarship has been deeply rooted in patient perspectives, health equity and the challenges of designing systems that meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Her pioneering work has transformed how patient experiences are integrated into healthcare delivery and has played a key role in shaping patient-centered policies that ensure services are both compassionate and effective. By creating critical frameworks and indicators, she has empowered the public in their healthcare decision-making, especially in improving equitable access and high-quality care.
In 2018, in recognition of her research excellence, Prof. Haggerty was named Family Medicine Researcher of the Year by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). More recently in 2024, she received the M茅daille de la d茅put茅e from the National Assembly of Qu茅bec, highlighting her outstanding service to the community served by the St Mary鈥檚 Research Centre and her important role in advancing patient-centered primary healthcare services across Quebec.
On behalf of the Department of Family Medicine, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jeannie Haggerty. As Emerita, she will continue to inspire future generations of clinicians, scholars and leaders in family medicine.
What Emerita Status Means at 91直播
Emeritus/Emerita status at 91直播 is a traditional honor conferred on distinguished retiring faculty, allowing them to maintain a formal connection with the university community. In her new capacity as Professor Emerita of Family Medicine, Prof. Haggerty may continue to participate in scholarly, mentorship, and university service activities, even as she steps back from regular faculty duties. The appointment is also a gesture of gratitude and recognition from 91直播, affirming that her legacy will remain part of the institution鈥檚 ongoing mission in clinical care, teaching, and health systems innovation.
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