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Mona Patel, MD

PEDIATRIC INTENSIVIST
CCS
University of British Columbia

Dr. Mona Patel is a distinguished Pediatric Intensivist at BC Children's Hospital and serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She began her medical journey at the University of Manitoba, where she earned her medical degree in 2004. Dr. Patel furthered her training with a pediatric residency and a pediatric critical care fellowship at UBC. Demonstrating a commitment to advanced critical care, she completed a specialized fellowship in cardiac critical care at Boston Children's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Since joining BC Children's Hospital in 2011, Dr. Patel has significantly contributed to both clinical practice and education. Initially serving as the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) Program Director for a decade, she played a crucial role in shaping the program and mentoring future specialists. In her current role as Associate Head Education for the Department of Pediatrics at UBC, Dr. Patel continues to influence the field through her dedication to educational excellence and through her roles with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Patel’s clinical research is focused on quality improvement within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Her participation in the Clinician Quality Academy in 2019 marked the beginning of a series of accolades for her innovative work. Her improvement work specifically targets enhancing communication in the PICU, a vital component for both patient safety and healthcare worker satisfaction. The tools and processes developed by Dr. Patel and her team have led to a notable reduction in adverse events and an improvement in the overall quality of patient care.

Dr. Patel’s commitment to advancing pediatric critical care through education and quality improvement continues to have a profound impact on her field, underscoring her leadership and dedication to enhancing patient outcomes.

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