Faculty A-Z
Gokul Vidyasankar
Associate Professor of Medicine (Respirology) B. Eng., MD, FRCPCMedicine
Phone:
709-777-1554
Email:
gokul.vidyasankar@easternhealth.ca
Address:
Health Sciences Centre, Room 4312B 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. Johna虃鈧琓Ms, NL A1B 3V6
709-777-1554
Email:
gokul.vidyasankar@easternhealth.ca
Address:
Health Sciences Centre, Room 4312B 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. Johna虃鈧琓Ms, NL A1B 3V6
What brought me to MUN? What keeps me at MUN?
Dr. Vidyasankar grew up in St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland, and has always considered this province as home. He joined 糖心视频 University in 2014, and has been happy to be a part of this robust and diverse group of faculty.
Education:
- BSc. Biological Engineering, University of Guelph (2005)
- MD, 糖心视频 University (2009)
Training:
- Internal Medicine, 糖心视频 University (2012)
- Clinical Fellowship in Respirology (2014)
Clinical & Teaching Summary:
Dr. Vidyasankar鈥檚 primary focus as a faculty is in the pillar of education, which continues to be one of the most satisfying parts of his job. He is the current chair of the Internal Medicine (IM) Competency Committee, and has been a key player in the transition of the IM program to Competency by Design. He is also the Medical Director of Community-Based Respiratory Care for Eastern Health, which is dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for patients with chronic Respiratory disease. Other clinical Interests include Cystic Fibrosis and Interstitial Lung Disease, and he is the current clinic director for the province鈥檚 Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic.