Andrea Rizk-Flores
MSc Student in Family Medicine
Program: MSc in Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
McGill University
Thesis title: Early-Career Family Physicians’ Preparedness to Adopt Biomarker-Driven Precision Medicine Practices for Patients with Cognitive Deficits: A Mixed-Methods Study to Assess Continuing Professional Development Educational Needs
Thesis Advisory Committee: Dr. Machelle Wilchesky (Principal Supervisor), Dr. Charo Rodríguez (Co-Supervisor), and Dr. Howard Chertkow (Advisor)
Short biography
Andrea Rizk-Flores is a first-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) student in Family Medicine with a concentration in Medical Education at McGill University. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, she graduated from McGill in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Kinesiology, earning a place on the Dean’s Honour List. During her undergraduate studies, Andrea gained her first research experience as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Dennis Jensen’s Clinical Exercise & Respiratory Physiology Laboratory. Her research interests focus on advancing innovation in medical education, equipping physicians to meet the demands of modern healthcare, and enhancing patient care. Under the supervision of Dr. Machelle Wilchesky and Dr. Charo Rodríguez, Andrea’s thesis will explore the educational needs of family physicians in dementia diagnosis and treatment.