Dr. Wassim Kassouf

Professor

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Biography

Wassim Kassouf completed his fellowship in urologic oncology at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after attending medical school and completing his urology residency at McGill University. His clinical practice focuses on various aspects of urologic oncology, including bladder, prostate, renal, testes, and penile cancer. He leads a clinical translational research program that aims to refine organ preservation approaches in bladder cancer. As a Professor in the Division of Urology and former Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Surgery at McGill University, Dr. Kassouf has played a significant role in academic leadership. He served as the program director for urology for six years and was a member of the Royal College Examination Board committee. He has published over 370 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters, with his research funded by notable agencies including the Department of Defense, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and others. Dr. Kassouf is also an editorial board member for several medical journals and co-founder of Bladder Cancer Canada. He has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to urology education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

McGill University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Professor in the Division of Urology, focusing on both teaching and clinical practice.

Awards

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Young Urologist of the Year

2018-01-01
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AUA Research Scholar Award

2019-01-01
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Quebec FRQS Distinguished Research Scholar Award

2020-01-01
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Bladder Cancer Canada Medical Leadership Award

2021-01-01
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Everett C. Reid Teaching Excellence Award

2022-01-01

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.