Pediatric advocate honoured for social media innovating

Dr. Prévost Jantchou, a pediatric gastroenterologist and clinical associate professor at Université de Montréal, has been awarded the Medical Post’s Media Engagement Changemaker Award for his contributions to healthcare communication. Dr. Jantchou has been a leader in the way health information is shared through social media, reaching millions globally with accessible and engaging content. Using platforms like TikTok and Instagram he has made complex medical topics, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, understandable to the general public.His ability to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding is unparalleled, making him a true changemaker in media engagement.In addition to his digital presence, Dr. Jantchou’s mentorship and leadership have inspired many medical students and young professionals, further extending his impact. His innovative approach to healthcare communication and dedication to public health education made Dr. Jantchou a deserving recipient of this award.JUDGE QUOTE:“As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Jantchou has disseminated evidence-based information on inflammatory bowel disease to the general population; he has engaged adolescents and the general public on other health topics, in both official languages. He has a large following on most social media, including TikTok (over 330,000 followers, with a reach of over 40 million), and done a TEDtalk. Through the creation of a foundation, he is supporting Afro-descendant youth living in Canada through mentoring, scholarships and workshops, as a tangible way of contributing to EDI in fields of health and research. The latter does not relate directly to media engagement, but it is an additional feather in his hat in terms of community engagement.”Watch the video interview—or read the Q&A transcript below:

Pediatric advocate honoured for social media innovating

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