Biography
Dr. Tania Dumont is Chief of the Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa, and Program Director for the PAG fellowship. She completed her medical degree in French at the Université de Sherbrooke, followed by residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa and a fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Since 2011, Dr. Dumont has provided specialized care in pediatric, adolescent, and adult gynecology at CHEO and The Ottawa Hospital, in both official languages. Her academic interests focus on medical education, particularly simulation-based training, and she developed Canada’s first PAG simulation curriculum in 2013. Recognized internationally as a leader in this field, she has published extensively and presented at major conferences worldwide. She received the Carl Nimrod Educator Award for excellence in teaching and innovation.
Dr. Dumont’s vision is to create a comprehensive, compassionate, and forward-thinking PAG care system that empowers every child and youth to achieve their fullest potential. Her leadership values—respect, transparency, and growth—guide her approach to patient care, education, and team development. She is deeply committed to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has held leadership roles with the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), including Co-Chair of the Resident Education Committee and Chair of the Canadian Working Group for Fellowship Development. She also established innovative multidisciplinary clinics at CHEO, including the Young Women with Bleeding Disorders Clinic and the combined Endocrinology-Gynenecology Clinic.
Her patient care philosophy is to provide compassionate, individualized care, ensuring patients and families are informed and empowered to make the best decisions for their reproductive health and well-being.