Biographical summary
Ciorsti MacIntyre, M.D., is a board certified cardiologist with subspecialty training in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Genetic Heart Rhythm disorders. She obtained her medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She completed her Internal Medicine and Cardiology residencies at Dalhousie. She went on to obtain her Cardiac Electrophysiology certification from Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA) before going to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for training in the diagnosis and management of genetic arrhythmia syndromes.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Diagnosis and management of cardiac channelopathies (Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia) and unexplained sudden death in the young
- Genetic testing
- Management of patients with electrophysiological/arrhythmia problems related to specific heart conditions
- Device therapy including pacemaker, ICD and CRT placement
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
AA - Academic Advisor (Internal Medicine)Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2016
Visiting Clinician - Visiting clinician observer with Dr. Michael Ackerman in Inherited Arrhythmia/Inherited Heart Disease.Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2016
Chief Fellow - ElectrophysiologyBrigham and Women's Hospital
- 2016
Fellowship - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology FellowshipBrigham and Women's Hospital
- 2014
Certificate - Specialist Certification, CardiologyRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2014
Chief Resident - CardiologyQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2014
Residency - Adult Cardiology Residency Training ProgramDalhousie University
- 2013
Assistant Chief Resident - CardiologyQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2012
Certificate - Specialist Certification, Internal MedicineRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2011
Chief Resident - Internal MedicineQueen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2011
Residency - Internal Medicine Residency Training ProgramDalhousie University
- 2008
MD - Medical SchoolDalhousie University
- 2004
BSc (Hons) - Honors BSc (High Distinction), Majors in Human Biology and Archaeological ScienceSt. Michael's College, University of Toronto
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
CardiologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
- 2012
Internal MedicineRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Awards and honors
- 2020
Department of Medicine Research Excellence Award 2020 (Assistant Professor)The Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- 2018
Acknowledgment of top 10% of teaching evaluations (cardiology)Dalhousie University
- 2017
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence of Presentation of Grand RoundsThe Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- 2016
New England EP Society Annual EP Fellow’s Abstract Competition (3rd place)Dalhousie University
- 2016
Jordan Boyd Memorial Scholarship in Inherited Heart DiseaseDalhousie University
- 2016
UIMRF External Research FellowshipDalhousie University
- 2014
Killam ScholarshipDalhousie University
- 2011
Outstanding Internal Medicine PGY 3 TraineeDalhousie University
- 2009
Outstanding Internal Medicine PGY 1 TraineeDalhousie University
- 2008
Dr. Lawrence Max Green Memorial Award for compassion and clinical competence in Obstetrics and GynecologyDalhousie University
- 2008
Dr. J.C. Wickwire Prize for highest competency in patient contact during the four year programDalhousie University
- 2008
Dr. Lourdes I. Embil Award for Cardiovascular ResearchDalhousie University
- 2008
Department of Medicine Resident Research Day: Best Student Oral PresentationDalhousie University
- 2006
Have a Heart Bursary Canadian Cardiovascular Society
- 2006
Richard Payzant Ward Undergraduate Medical Travel AwardDalhousie University
- 2006
Research StudentshipMach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada
- 2005
Dr. Stuart Robinson Award for Clinical ElectivesDalhousie University
- 2004
Human Biology MedalUniversity of Toronto - St. Michael's College
- 2003
Bill Fairley Scholarship in AnthropologyUniversity of Toronto - St. Michael's College
- 2000
St. Michael’s College Foundation Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Toronto - St. Michael's College
- 2000
University of Toronto ScholarUniversity of Toronto - St. Michael's College
- 2000
Governor General’s MedalUniversity of Toronto - St. Michael's College
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Hearts in Rhythm Organization (HiRO)
- 2020 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2019 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2017 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2017 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2017 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2017 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2017 - 2021
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- 2017 - 2021
Dalhousie University
- 2017 - present
Hearts in Rhythm Organization (HiRO)
- 2017 - present
Hearts in Rhythm Organization (HiRO)
Publications