Jean-François Ethier

Dr. Jean-François Éthier is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Université de Sherbrooke, where he serves in the Department of Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMSS). He holds the Chair in Health Informatics, a position reflecting his commitment to converging information technology and clinical practice for the benefit of patients. A specialist in general internal medicine recognized by both the Collège des médecins du Québec and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Éthier combines solid clinical expertise with cutting-edge knowledge in health informatics. He directs the Université de Sherbrooke’s Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Health Informatics (Cirius) and also serves as Scientific Co-director of the Interdisciplinary Research Group in Health Informatics (GRIIS). His research focuses primarily on learning health systems—a field dedicated to the continuous integration of clinical data, research, and practice to constantly improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare.