Specialty:
"Dr. Jacques Balayla obtained his medical degree from McGill University in 2012 and completed subspecialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is an Osler Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University and a clinical investigator at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) of the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Canada. During his training, Dr. Balayla obtained a certification in Human Genetics with distinction at Harvard University. He graduated with honours from the Clinician-Investigator Program (CIP) at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with honours at the University of Montreal's School of Public Health (ESPUM). Dr. Jacques Balayla has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, including official guidelines on preimplantation genetic testing for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC). He has been active in clinical research for 12 years. Dr. Jacques Balayla won the prestigious “Quilligan Scholar” title for his promise as a future leader in Obstetrics and Perinatology. He has also been recognized by the Quebec Medical Association (QMA) as the “Emerging Medical Professional of the Year” as well as by his Alma Mater, where he received the "McGill Alumni Global (MAG)-Young Alumni Award" for having made extraordinary contributions to McGill University, fellow alumni and Society.
2026 Highlights: Dr. Jacques Balayla was selected as the recipient of the Israel Cancer Research Fund’s (ICRF) Young Leadership Award in 2026."




