Full Name
Dr. Raquel del Carpio-O’Donovan
Speaker Bio
Dr. Raquel Zegarra del Carpio-O’Donovan is a Professor of Radiology at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and a specialist in Central Nervous System Radiology. Over her distinguished four-decade career, she has held leadership roles including Associate Chief of Radiology at McGill University Hospitals and Vice-Chair of the Radiology Academic Program, while sharing her expertise across five continents. Internationally, she has driven educational initiatives through the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and the Inter-American College of Radiology, facilitating advanced training and mentorship for more than 100 international scholarship recipients in Montreal.
Widely recognized as a passionate educator, Dr. del Carpio-O’Donovan is the only radiologist on McGill University's Honor Roll for Educational Excellence and has been named among the 10 most influential Hispanics in Canada. Her academic and clinical contributions have earned her prestigious international and national distinctions, including:
• The Order of Canada: Canada's highest civilian honor, recognizing her outstanding achievements, community dedication, and service to the nation, making her the first Peruvian-Canadian to receive this distinction.
• Gold Medals: Prestigious career honors from the Canadian Association of Radiology, the Mexican Society of Radiology and Imaging, and the Peruvian Society of Radiology.
• Major Professional Recognitions: Including the Prix Albert Jutras Award from the Quebec Radiological Society, the Clinical Teaching Award from the Quebec Medical Association, and the Grand Medal of the Andes from the Andean Parliament.
• Global Leadership: Serving as Honorary President of the World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies (2021 New York Congress) and receiving Special Recognition from the Peruvian Embassy in Canada.
Author of over 50 articles and numerous textbook chapters, Dr. del Carpio-O’Donovan continues to be a sought-after speaker worldwide, championing clinical excellence, patient respect, and global medical collaboration.
Widely recognized as a passionate educator, Dr. del Carpio-O’Donovan is the only radiologist on McGill University's Honor Roll for Educational Excellence and has been named among the 10 most influential Hispanics in Canada. Her academic and clinical contributions have earned her prestigious international and national distinctions, including:
• The Order of Canada: Canada's highest civilian honor, recognizing her outstanding achievements, community dedication, and service to the nation, making her the first Peruvian-Canadian to receive this distinction.
• Gold Medals: Prestigious career honors from the Canadian Association of Radiology, the Mexican Society of Radiology and Imaging, and the Peruvian Society of Radiology.
• Major Professional Recognitions: Including the Prix Albert Jutras Award from the Quebec Radiological Society, the Clinical Teaching Award from the Quebec Medical Association, and the Grand Medal of the Andes from the Andean Parliament.
• Global Leadership: Serving as Honorary President of the World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies (2021 New York Congress) and receiving Special Recognition from the Peruvian Embassy in Canada.
Author of over 50 articles and numerous textbook chapters, Dr. del Carpio-O’Donovan continues to be a sought-after speaker worldwide, championing clinical excellence, patient respect, and global medical collaboration.
