Catherine Kelly

Dr. Catherine Kelly, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.D., FRCP(C)

Endocrinologist, Sunnybrook & Women's
Postgraduate Program Director, Endocrinology University of Toronto
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

During her studies at McGill University, Dr. Kelly received a B.Sc. (1974), and a M.Sc. in Physiology (1976). After obtaining her medical degree (1980), Dr. Kelly went on to study Internal Medicine (1985) and Endocrinology (1986), also at McGill University. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (1985). Dr. Kelly joined the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook & Women's in 1991. She also worked in the Department of Medicine at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Montreal, and was a Lecturer at McGill University. She is also very involved in workshops and teaching for faculty development.

Her recent awards include:
Peter's Boyd Academy, Continuing Education Award: Excellence in Course Co-ordination (2002)
Ambulatory Teaching Award: Department of Medicine - S&W (2002)
National Register's WHO'S WHO in Executives and Professionals (2001-02)
Peters-Boyd Academy Continuing Education Award - Faculty Development (1999-2000)
Joan Vale Fund Education Award (1999-2000)
F.M. Hill Teaching Award (1997 - 98, 1998 - 99)

Dr. Kelly is the University of Toronto Postgraduate Program Director for Endocrinology (1999 to present). She has a major interest and activity in medical education, particularly in areas of postgraduate education and continuing education. She has become a faculty member for the Bayer Institute for Healthcare Communication and gives frequent workshops on building communication skills. Her major clinical interests are in the management of type 1 diabetes, diabetes and pregnancy and thyroid disorders. Her personal interests include classical music, and her hobbies are travel, tennis.