Christopher Parr

MD


Title:
Cardiologist

Clinical Areas:
Cardiac Clinics

About

I was raised in Winnipeg, where I completed his M.D. and Internal Medicine training at the University of Manitoba. I then joined the Adult Cardiology Training Program at the University of Manitoba, where I was a Chief Resident, completing in July 2021. In September 2021, I achieved Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Cardiology.

During my training, I was extensively involved in teaching and research, publishing over 11 manuscripts.  I was recognized with multiple research and educational awards, including the 2020 Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation – Canadian Institutes of Health Research Resident Research Award. I was also was considerably involved in quality improvement as part of the Manitoba Acute Coronary Syndrome Network.

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Manitoba Clinic

Clinical Interests

My current clinical interests are in cardiovascular risk modification, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and aortopathy. I maintain a relationship with the ACS Network, and through my previous research interests include facilitating post-MI care, I welcome referrals for patients discharged following myocardial infarction.

Education / Training

University of Manitoba – Royal College Training Program (Adult Cardiology) – 2018 to 2021

University of Manitoba – Royal College Training Program (Internal Medicine) – 2015 to 2018

University of Manitoba – M. D. – 2011 to 2015

University of Manitoba – B.Sc. (Med) – 2011 to 2015

University of Ottawa – B.Sc. General Science (Summa Cum Laude) – 2008 to 2011

Awards

University of Manitoba Adult Cardiology Trainee Teacher of the Year – 2021

Cardiac Sciences Manitoba Scholarship Day: Best in Session Health Outcomes – 2021

CSCI-CIHR Resident Research Award – 2020

Emy Ozamoto Award for Quality Improvement – 2020

D & M Stevens Foundation Scholarship: Research Excellence in Cardiology – 2020

Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba Resident Mentorship Award: Nominee – 2020

ICS Naranjan Dhalla Cardiovascular Awards Trainee Competition: Gold Winner, Clinical Research Oral Competition – 2018

Merk & Sylvia Markel Award – 2018

Manitoba Medical Students’ Association Resident Professionalism Award: Nominee – 2017

Morris Neaman Memorial Award for Excellence and Outstanding Promise in Research – 2013