Welcome to the Department of Clinical Neurosciences
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences is highly academic—comprised of over 100 Faculty members—and is organized into the Sections of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Translational Neuroscience.
Congratulations to Dr. Sutherland!
Dr. Garnette Sutherland receives the 2024 Health System Innovation Champion Award on May 30 from Alberta Innovates Digital Health.
Thank you to all who supporter our 2024 tournament!
The Hearts vs Minds Charity Tournament is a Calgary golfing tradition that brings together two competitive clinical departments and their supporters for a fantastic day at the Blue Devil Golf Club.
We started small and, over the years, expanded the number of golfers, sponsors and prizes who participated.
We celebrated our 11th Anniversary this year and the Departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Cardiac Sciences are grateful for all who help us raise funds for causes that are near and dear to us all.
In 2024, we sold out the Blue Devil course within hours of our registration launch and we added a second course for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The Lil Devil Course — a shorter, nine-hole experience — was a huge hit with those who wanted to participate but didn’t have the time or energy for the bigger course.
Regardless of which course you play, the aim of the tournament is to have fun and celebrate those who support cardiac and neuro patients in Calgary.
We have drink samples and snacks on many of the holes, and competitions throughout the course. There’s something for everyone!
You’ll see in our Course Photos that many teams dress up and decorate their cart for the day – and the best are rewarded with Team Spirit Prizes.
With the help of the Calgary Health Foundation, 100% of the proceeds are split between the two departments. We have funded many educational projectds and clinical equipment in Cardiac Sciences and Clinical Neurosciences.
In 2024, we blew past our target and raised over $42,000 — all thanks to the generosity of our players, sponsors and prize donors. Over the past 11 years, we are proud to have raised over $125,000.
Let us know how you’d like to get involved next year. We’d love to include your organization in the fun.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 17, 2025!
Department Leadership
Department Head: Dr. Nathalie Jetté
Our department, which has a history spanning over 40 years, is proudly focussed on our mission:
Caring, Educating, Innovating. Together.
We care for patients in Southern Alberta, Southeastern BC, and Southwestern Saskatchewan—and provide world-class treatment in our five primary hospitals and in dozens of outpatient clinics.
Our department is proud of and committed to our educational mandate. We have three exceptionally strong residency programs that have trained countless specialists in neurology, neurosurgery and physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation). In addition, our faculty teach undergraduate trainees and fellows from around the world.
Importantly, our work is continuously evolving as our members lead research projects and clinical trails into procedures and treatments that will benefit patients in the years ahead. We hope you enjoy our website, stories about our faculty, and the incredible work they perform.
Nathalie Jetté, MD MSc, FRCPC (Neurology) FAES FAAN FANA
Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services and Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Section Leadership
Please visit our Contacts page for more information about all our department's leaders.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Sean Dukelow, Section Head
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Translational Neuroscience
Dr. Shalina Ousman, Section Head
Caring, Educating, Innovating. Together.
By building healthy teams, collaborating with patients, outstanding care providers, researchers, educators and health care administrators, the Department of Clinical Neurosciences will provide compassionate, equitable, and high-quality care to people dealing with neurological problems. While doing this, we will constantly strive to learn and to improve.