Dr. Richard Payne

Professor

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Biography

Richard Payne is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery at McGill University, specializing in Head Neck Oncology with significant emphasis on thyroid cancer. He practices at McGill University affiliated hospitals, primarily at the Jewish General Hospital, where he evaluates and operates on patients at the Glen site (Royal Victoria Hospital). He is recognized as a leader in the field of thyroid cancer surgery and serves as the Director of the Endocrine Surgery Group in the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery. Dr. Payne is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in molecular testing of thyroid tumors. He has pioneered the development of sentinel lymph node biopsy techniques and is a certified trainer for ultrasound guided biopsies of thyroid nodules. With a background that includes numerous awards for clinical and surgical excellence, Dr. Payne completed his fellowship in Head Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is also engaged in fundraising initiatives to promote research in Head Neck Oncology through the Department of Otolaryngology at McGill University.

Research Interests

Awards

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Faculty Scholarship – Research Bursary

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Harry S. Gross Memorial Prize

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H.S. Birkett Memorial Prize

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Otolaryngology Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Award

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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research Award

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James D. Baxter Clinical Science Research Award

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Association Oto-rhino-laryngology Maxillo-facial Surgery Quebec Award

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James D. Baxter Basic Science Research Award

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Royal College of Canada Clinical Traineeship Grant

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GlaxoSmithKline Fellowship

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CANMEDS Award

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Teacher of the Year Award

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.