A fairer shot at becoming a doctor. Palliative care that goes the extra mile. What if Canadian health care could be better? (Spoiler: it can.) These are just a few of the stories from Queen’s Health Sciences in 2024 that sparked conversations and resonated most with you.
But they’re not just stories of innovation and community—they’re moments of impact. They reflect the extraordinary work happening across our faculty, driven by students, researchers, and health professionals who are passionate about building a better future for our health care.
Did you miss any of these popular reads? Dive into our top 10 most-read stories of 2024.
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The new admission process is breaking down barriers.
This year’s standout story: Queen’s MD program is re-imagining admissions to make medical school more accessible, creating more inclusive pathways for future doctors. Starting fall 2025, program’s admissions process will include a pathway for lower socioeconomic status applicants and adjustments to the current Indigenous pathway.
Read the announcement →
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One gift, infinite possibilities: Transforming cancer research.
Cancer is relentless, but so are we. Thanks to a landmark donation from Cara and Murray Sinclair, researchers at Queen's University are rewriting the future of cancer care—with the aim of dramatically improving outcomes for patients.
Find out how →
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The power of community practice.
Family medicine is so much more than prescriptions and yearly check-ups. It’s care that’s deeply tied to our communities and personal experiences. In Queen’s Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program, students don’t just learn in classrooms, but in the communities they will serve as family physicians.
Learn more about this first-in-Canada medical education model →
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What if Canadian health care could be better? (Spoiler: it can)
Former Queen’s Health Sciences Dean Jane Philpott captured widespread attention from Canadians this year with her vision for the future of health care. In April, we interviewed Dr. Philpott about her new best-selling book Health for All: A Doctor’s Prescription for a Healthier Canada. It’s a thoughtful and forward-looking conversation that challenges us to imagine a system that works for everyone.
Start imagining →
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Lessons from the front lines of family medicine.
In a heartfelt account, Mina Jordanides shared insights from her seven weeks of hands-on training alongside practicing family physicians during her first year in the Queen’s Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program—including a transformative month-long rural community placement!
Mina’s story →
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A $4 million question: What can we do with more primary care funding?
In the City of Kingston the answer is clear—you build something transformative. Funding investment from the provincial government will connect up to 10,000 people with team-based primary care at the Queen’s partner project Kingston Health Home.
Read the full announcement →
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Dreaming big with a health sciences program for Indigenous youth.
Indigenous youth in Canada face unique barriers to pursuing careers in the health sciences. This year, our partnership with the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority helped launch a new educational pathway in Moose Factory, Ontario—one designed to offer more opportunities to build a future career in health care.
Discover How →
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Transforming hospice care.
End-of-life care is one of the most under-researched areas in health sciences, yet it's often where compassionate care is most needed. In partnership with Providence Care, Nurse Scientist Dr. Katie Goldie is bridging the gap between research and practice to improve hospice care.
Learn More →
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A future mindset.
Another initiative brought to life through the Queen’s-WAHA Partnership, this year’s annual summer program brought Indigenous youth to Queen’s campus for an immersive experience designed to inspire the next generation of health leaders.
See it in action →
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Bringing palliative care home.
Volunteers adding life to patients' days—that is the powerful model of compassionate care at the heart of the Kingston Cares Project (KINCARES). This new pilot initiative, co-led by Dr. Jean Mathews and Dr. Christopher Booth, aims to combat social isolation experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Get inspired →