Dr. Catherine Smyth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine Smyth is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Ottawa. She holds an MD and an MSc, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). Her research interests include chronic pain management, with a focus on the evaluation of interdisciplinary approaches in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. She is involved in the refinement of the PainConnect chronic pain preceptorship program. Additionally, she evaluates roles within academic pain clinics, notably the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Academic Pain Clinic, and emphasizes the impact of eConsults in managing chronic pain. Smyth also investigates intrathecal drug delivery systems for chronic malignant and non-malignant pain in opioid-tolerant surgical patients. Her commitment to research is grounded in a desire to enhance pain management strategies and improve patient outcomes in the field of anesthesiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and conducting research in anesthesiology, focusing on chronic pain.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History