Last week in Montréal, where cardiovascular healthcare practitioners and researchers gathered for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress and Vascular 2023, Drs. Ian Burwash and Gary Small of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) were recognized with distinguished awards from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS).
CCS recognition awards
Distinguished Teacher/Mentor Award
Dr. Ian Burwash
Cardiologist
CCS research awards
Dr. Michael Freeman Canadian Society of Cardiovascular and Nuclear CT Annual Achievement Award
Dr. Gary Small
Cardiologist, clinician investigator
Congratulations to all awardees!
For more information
The Canadian Cardiovascular Congress is the largest professional gathering of cardiovascular and allied health professionals in Canada. This year, it was held in conjunction with Vascular 2023, a five-day event designed to gather the broader cardiovascular community to address challenges related to patient care and the treatment of vascular-related diseases, which affect millions of Canadians annually.
To schedule an interview with either of the award recipients above, please contact the liaison below.
Media contact
Leigh B. Morris
Communications officer
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
613-316-6409 (cell)
lmorris@ottawaheart.ca