Dr. Israël Fortin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Israël Fortin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Radiology, Radio-Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine of the University of Montreal. He has extensive clinical experience as a radiation oncologist, specializing in gynecological cancers, breast cancer, and neurological cancers. His expertise includes stereotactic treatments and palliative care. Prof. Fortin works at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, where he focuses on enhancing patient experience and care in oncology. He has contributed to numerous research projects aimed at improving patient support and self-care practices for those undergoing cancer treatment. He has received multiple awards for his academic excellence, including Valedictorian honors upon completion of various degrees. He holds a Master's in Quality, Evaluation, Organization, Performance, Safety from the École de Santé Publique, and was previously awarded the Judith Stitt Prize at the World Brachytherapy Congress, among other recognitions. Fortin also leads innovative initiatives like the PAROLE-Onco project, which aims to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients post-treatment through structured support from patient navigators. He continues to collaborate on various research endeavors focusing on patient care improvement in oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Radiation Oncologist

2018-01-01 — Present

Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont • Montreal

Specializing in gynecological cancers, breast cancer, and palliative care.

Radiation Oncologist

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal • Montreal

Focused on stereotactic treatments and palliative care for breast and gynecological cancers.

Awards

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Valedictorian

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Judith Stitt Prize

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First Prize in Oral Presentations

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.