Disclaimer:   

The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official position or opinion of the SOGC.  

Summary:  

In this episode, SOGC CEO Dr. Diane Francoeur is joined by esteemed expert Dr. Darine El-Chaâr to discuss the importance of RSV vaccinations and how women can protect themselves and their babies. 

This episode was made possible through grant funding from Sanofi. 

About Dr. Francoeur 

Dr. Diane Francoeur is the CEO of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and a passionate advocate for women and health care providers. She is an obstetrician-gynaecologist with more than 30 years of experience and continues to serve her community in this role. 

Dr. Francoeur was the first female president of the Federation of Medical Specialists of Quebec (FMSQ) and successfully completed all her terms. She continues to work as an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology at CHU Ste-Justine, affiliated with the University of Montreal, and remains a strong advocate for women’s rights, physician leadership and health care. 

About Dr. El-Chaâr 

Dr. Darine El-Chaâr is a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), a scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa.