Emmanuelle Careau

Emmanuelle Careau has been a full professor at the School of Rehabilitation Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine since 2012 and she has also served as Vice Dean, Professional Development, Pedagogy and Social Responsibility since 2017. An occupational therapist by training, she obtained a PhD in experimental medicine and postgraduate training in evaluating complex interprofessional systems.  

With nearly 15 years of experience in interprofessional training and collaborative practices, she has led major initiatives in social responsibility, planetary health, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Since 2017, as Vice Dean of Social Responsibility she has coordinated key projects such as citizen engagement initiatives, partnerships with Indigenous communities, and fundraising efforts and she has helped reduce Université Laval’s carbon footprint. She also played a central role in the restructuring of the Faculty, adopting a matrix management approach. In 2022 she took on additional responsibilities in education and professional development.