Dr. René Wittmer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. René Wittmer is a family physician practicing at the University Family Medicine Group of the Faubourgs. He is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Undergraduate Medical Education program at the Université de Montréal. He serves as the President of the 'Choose Wisely Québec' campaign and is an affiliated researcher at the Canadian Network for Appropriate Use of Medications and Deprescribing. Dr. Wittmer is actively involved in scientific communication and has co-hosted three seasons of 'C'est une question de santé' at Savoir Média. Currently, he hosts the podcast 'Dis-moi Docteur' at Radio-Canada. Additionally, he regularly shares insights through his published columns in 'L’Actualité'. His academic interests focus on frontline practice and hospitalization within urban academic settings, emphasizing the prevention of overdiagnosis, overutilization, and over-medicalization.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence Award from Choosing Wisely Canada

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Rayonnement and Engagement Award from the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ)

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Wilbrod-Bonin Award from Université de Montréal

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Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) for Université de Montréal

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Exceptional Physicians Award from the Collège des médecins du Québec, Category: Emerging Leaders

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Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education from the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.