Tavis Apramian, MD PhD

Spotlight on CMHF Award Recipient: Dr. Tavis Apramian

We are proud to highlight Tavis Apramian, MD PhD, Clinician-Investigator in Palliative Care at the University of Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Kensington Hospice, and the 2017 Western University CMHF Award Recipient.

Reflecting on the CMHF Award
"Giving the keynote address at the Western Discovery Day as a CMHF Award Recipient was an opportunity to reflect on my journey and try to distill down what lessons I had learned," says Dr. Apramian.

Evolving Passion for Medicine
Since joining the faculty at the University of Toronto, Dr. Apramian’s passion has become more focused: "Sinking deeply into a specific kind of problem faced by patients has been very inspiring, as there is always more to learn, even in areas with a narrow clinical focus."

The Award's Impact
The award prompted reflection beyond his immediate clinical and research interests: "Receiving the award led me to reflect on lessons I had learned that might be applicable outside my area of clinical and research interest."

Advice for Current CMHF Award Recipients
"Mentorship opportunities can be found in the most surprising places," Dr. Apramian advises.

Opportunities Resulting from the Award
The award came at a pivotal point in his career: "The serendipitous opportunity to bounce ideas off a very experienced colleague probably changed the course of my career for the better!"

Dr. Apramian’s journey underscores the lasting impact of the CMHF Award in shaping careers, inspiring reflection, and fostering connections that can open unexpected doors.