Dr. John Sampalis

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Sampalis holds an MSc and PhD in Epidemiology, completed in 1990. His academic career at McGill University is characterized by extensive research funded by organizations such as the Medical Research Council, National Health Research and Development Program, and the FRSQ. He is notable for evaluating the trauma care system in Quebec and led significant revisions to the province’s trauma system in the early 1990s. His research portfolio includes health economic assessments on bariatric surgery for obesity management and contributions to the design and analysis of early laparoscopic surgery trials. Furthermore, his work extends to evaluating scintimammography for early breast cancer detection and advancing the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer through collaboration with Dr. Lucy Gilbert. In addition to his academic duties, he actively supervises graduate students, undertaking projects in surgical outcomes and health services evaluation.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.