Congratulations to Dr. Gaston Nyirigara

We would like to congratulate Dr. Gaston Nyirigara a Rwanda colleague with the 2018 IASP (international Association for the Study of Pain) award of excellence in pain research and management in developing countries. Dr. Nyirigara has always been close with CASIEF and Queen’s pain research and management program. Once again congratulations.

I would like to summarize and describe key features for why Gaston received this award. “Intensely involved in clinical pain management in Rwanda, as well as a devoted teacher across the country. Committed to developing a network of pain management services across the country. Received one scholarship for training in Canada. Strong clinical care, patient advocacy and mentoring/education during clinical shifts. Very strong letter of support (mentioned by 2 reviewers). Established and leads Acute Pain Management Team, and this pain care program is the first of its kind in Rwanda. Hard-working and with a clear mission. Obtained support/funding to establish a Quality Improvement Strategy for pain care suggesting a plan to monitor the quality of care provided.”

Dr. Nyirigara also gave a Grand Rounds presentation for the Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine at Dalhousie University, March 21, 2018. That talk is available below.

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