Keenan Research Centre
Scientist Profiles
Michael F. Evans
MD, CCFP, McMaster University; BA (English literature), McGill University
Affiliations
Director, Health Design Lab, St. Michael's Hospital
Scientist in the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital
Associate Professor, Family Medicine and Public Health, University of Toronto
Clinical Specialty
Family Medicine
Research Interests
Patient self-management, Patient education, health and media, technology, Design and Health, Chronic disease management, Health 2.0, patient education
Selected Publications
Research Activities
My interests are in evaluating sustainable interventions that make for more informed health decisions. My target has traditionally been the primary care provider, but now has developed more into targeting the patient in the clinic or at "the kitchen table". Specifically, what is the best way to bring together academic evidence-based information with the common media that people use (TV, news, print, social networks, Dr. Google, email, etc.). I also have a significant interest in shinny hockey, but am still working on a research angle.
Other Activities
- Chair, Patient Education, College of Family Physicians of Canada
- Chief Medical Editor of HealthyOntario.com, the provincial health portal that won the Webby as the best government website in the world
- Health columnist for the Globe and Mail
- "House Doctor" for CBC Radio “Fresh Air”
- Vice-Chair of the Canadian Optimal Prescribing and Use Committee and member of Canadian Expert Advisory Committee
- Founder, Mini-Med School for the Public. Won the 2007 University of Toronto Healthy University of Toronto award for contribution to the health of the community
Educational Activities
Teaching residents, med students, occasional elective ...
Contact
Phone: 416-864-6060 x7893 (Katie Davidge, Administrative Assistant, Health Design Lab)
E-mail: davidgeka@smh.ca
