Dr. Paul Hannam Memorial Fund

Paul was a highly respected Emergency Physician, former olympian, mentor and friend. He passed suddenly of a heart attack while on a fun run on July 16, 2022. He will be missed by all those who were privileged to know him. He began his career as a family medicine resident at MGH and went on to work here as an MGH emergency physician, eventually becoming Chief of the Stavro Emergency Department, a position he took great pride in for more than 10 years.

Paul was instrumental in building the team and culture of the MGH ED we know today. We will not soon forget Paul’s incredible contributions to our hospital and community, and for the kind, supportive and compassionate person that he was. He was a true leader, and helped launch widespread ultrasound use in emergency medical care. Paul was always passionate about teaching, advancing medical care in the emergency settings and advocating for those most vulnerable in our community. His passion for his patients, his department and his colleagues is still very evident at MGH to this day.

The Dr. Paul Hannam Memorial Fund will fund local, hospital based bursaries and research grants as a legacy to Dr. Hannam.

Photo gallery  Click the tiles below to see selected images from our recent event to celebrate the first recipient of the Paul Hannam Memorial Innovation Grant, Dr. Inderjeet Sahota.  Dr. Sahota will use the funds to support ultrasound training sessions for Michael Garron Hospital emergency room physicians and nurses, teaching ultrasound-guided procedures and point-of-care ultrasound in shock, some of the highest need ER applications. Learning and practicing these skills is crucial for emergency medicine staff in the management of critically ill patients as well as marginalized groups.