Shelley McLeod

Present: PhD Candidate
McMaster University, Clinical Epidemiology
(Supervisor: Dr. Gordon Guyatt)
Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences

July 2007 - August 2012: Master’s of Science
McMaster University, Clinical Epidemiology
(Supervisor: Dr. Gordon Guyatt)
Health Research Methodology, Faculty of Health Sciences

September 2001 - August 2003: Master’s of Science,
The University of Western Ontario, Cardiorespiratory Physiology
(Supervisor: Dr. John Kowalchuk)
School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences

September 1997 - April 2001: Honors Bachelor of Science
The University of Western Ontario
School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences

Professional Associations

2007- Present Member of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

2008- Present Member of the Society of Academic of Emergency Physicians

Research Synopsis

I am a Clinical Epidemiologist and the Director of Research at the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and did my PhD work with Dr. Gordon Guyatt at McMaster University in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (now the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact). I have over 15 years of experience working in emergency medicine and my expertise in clinical research methodology and biostatistics has been sought for protocol development and analysis planning strategies. I have published 50 papers in a varied array of emergency medicine topics. My main academic interests include shared decision making in the acute care setting, network meta-analysis, clinical decision rules, and guideline development and adherence.

Honours and Awards

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May 2018: McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary Excellence Award. McLeod SL, Brignardello-Petersen R, Worster A, You J, Iansavichene A, Guyatt G, Cheskes S. Comparative effectiveness of antiarrhythmics for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Grants

Non Peer-Reviewed Grants:

1. McLeod SL, Carver J, Borgundvaag B. Pathways to Peers: Making the connection between emergency department and community services for young adults with mental health needs – a feasibility study. RBC Foundation October 2018. 2,000,000.00
2. Varner C, McLeod SL, Dainty K, Thomas J. Early Pregnancy Loss Quantitative and Qualitative Needs Assessment. Private donor from Sinai Health System Foundation. February 2018. $29,600.
3. McLeod SL, Carver J, Borgundvaag B. Pathways to Peers: Making the connection between emergency department and community services for young adults with mental health needs – a feasibility study. Private donor from Sinai Health System Foundation. February 2018. $25,000.

Peer-Reviewed Grants:

1. De Wit K, Barbic D, Eagles D, Émond M, Kearon C, McLeod SL, Mercier E, Mercuri M, Papaioannou A, Parpia S, Sharma S, Shoamanesh A, Stiell I, Varner C, Worster A. Derivation of a clinical decision rule for emergency department head CT scanning in seniors who have fallen. Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Health Services and Policy Research, Project Grant - July 2018-2021: $857,756. Co-Investigator.
2. Varner C, McLeod SL, Borgundvaag B. Challenging the dogma: Light exercise for the management of acute mild traumatic brain injury. Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. October 2017: $211,976. Co-Investigator.
3. Varner C, McLeod SL, Orkin A, Melady D, Borgundvaag B, A blinded, randomized controlled trial of opioid analgesics for the management of acute fracture pain in older adults discharged from the emergency department. Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians: EM Advancement Fund Awardee. June 2017: $10,000. Co-Investigator.
4. Varner C, McLeod SL, Hawrylyshyn K. Ectopic pregnancy outcomes in patients discharged from the emergency department. University of Toronto: Comprehensive Research Experience for Medical Students (CREMS). May 2017: $5,500. Co-Investigator.
5. Varner C, Borgundvaag B, McLeod SL. Challenging the dogma: A randomized controlled trial comparing prescribed light exercise to standard management for emergency department patients with acute mild traumatic brain injury. Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians: EM Advancement Fund Awardee. January 2017: $10,000. Co-Investigator.
6. Borgundvaag B, McLeod SL. Opiate Prescribing in Ontario Emergency Departments. The College of Family Physicians of Canada Janus Research Grant Aug 2015: $10,000. Co-Investigator.
7. Varner C, Bearss E, Lee S, McLeod SL, Wiss R, Singwi A, Borgundvaag B. Implementation and Evaluation of a Novel Family Medicine Obstetrical Point of Care Ultrasound (FaMOUS) Course. University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Education Development Fund 2015: $20,000. Co-Investigator.
8. Soch L, Pawliwec K, Fink S, McLeod S, Borgundvaag B. Does a brief nurse initiated therapeutic conversation improve patient satisfaction with acute pain management in the emergency department compared to standard care? Department of Nursing 2015-2016 National Bank Nursing Research Award (NBNRA): June 2015 $5,000. Co-Investigator.
9. Perelman S, Lee S, McLeod S, Selby P, Sultana N, Borgundvaag B. A simulation based education module for the accurate diagnosis and safe management of alcohol withdrawal. SIMone/IDEAS/CPSI Simulation for Safety & Quality Improvement Program: June 2015 $10,000. Co-Investigator.
10. Borgundvaag B, Kahan M, Gray S, Lee S, Perelman S, McLeod S, Selby P. Development of an innovative web-based educational program to teach the management of alcohol withdrawal. UHN-MSH AFP Innovation Fund 2015: $112,899. Co-Investigator
11. Melady D, Sinha S, Ovens H, Carpenter C, Bennett J, McLeod S. Geri-ED.com: An online resource to support the creation of senior-friendly emergency departments in Ontario. UHN-MSH AFP Innovation Fund 2015: $111,663. Co-Investigator
12. Varner C, Kwong J, McLeod S, Borgundvaag B. The association and geographic variability of rates of ectopic pregnancy and chlamydia infection. Department of Family and Community Medicine. Young Investigators Award (Varner) 2015: $5,000. Co-Investigator