A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Hilary Grocott has been appointed Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, effective to June 30, 2030.
Dr. Grocott is a professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics. A world-renowned cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, his research is primarily focused on optimizing neurologic outcomes following cardiac surgery. Dr. Grocott has delivered nearly 250 invited lectures across six continents and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.
As Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Dr. Grocott will provide strategic leadership to the department, helping foster excellence and innovation in education, research, and service. He also aims to enhance faculty engagement and build on the department’s existing strengths.
Dr. Grocott’s appointment follows from the leadership of Dr. Peter Choi, who served as interim Head from July, 2023. I wish to thank Dr. Choi for his exemplary service, leadership and contributions to the Faculty in this role.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Grocott on his appointment.
