Debra K. Katzman

Director Research, Adolescent Medicine Residency Training Program Committee, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Paediatrics

Competency Committee Chair, Adolescent Medicine Residency Training Program Committee

Senior Associate Scientist, Child Health Evaluative Sciences

Education 

Degrees

• 1980–1983: Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
• 1980: Bachelor of Science (Honours), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Certifications

• 2003: Fellow, Academy for Eating Disorders
• 1999: Fellow, Society for Adolescent Medicine
• 1989: Fellow, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCP(C)), Ottawa, Ontario

Specialty Training

• 1984–1986: Residency in Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• 1983–1984: Internship in Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fellowship

• 1986–1988: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Robert Wood Johnson General Pediatric Academic Development (GPAD) Program Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California

Appointments

University Appointments

• 2014–2021: Director, Health Science Research, Health Science Research, MD Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• 2008–Present: Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• 2005–Present: Senior Associate Scientis, Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
• 1998–2008: Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• 1998–2005: Associate Scientist, Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• 1991–1998: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• 1988–1991: Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California

Hospital Appointments

• Feb 2023–Present: SickKids Panel Representative, Out-of-Country Panel for Pediatric Eating Disorder Applications, Ontario Ministry of Health
• Oct 2004–April 2012: Head, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
• Sep 2003–2004: Acting Head, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
• Jan 2000–Jun 2000: Acting Head, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
• 1998–Present: Active Staff Physician, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
• 1993–2012: Medical Director, Eating Disorders Program, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

Professional External Appointments

Cross Appointments

Dr. Katzman’s research focuses on the physiologic and developmental complexities of eating disorders in children and adolescents, including medical complications, bone health, brain structure and function, reproductive health, genetics, and severe and enduring anorexia nervosa. Her work has contributed to a deeper understanding of the biological, psychological, and developmental consequences of malnutrition and has supported the translation of research into improved clinical care, education, and standards of care.

Dr. Katzman has published over 300 articles, abstracts, book chapters, and editorials. Dr. Katzman co-edited a book for parents on eating disorders, “Help for Eating Disorder: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Causes and Treatment”.  In addition, she is the editor-in-chief for the adolescent medicine textbook, “Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care: A Practical Guide 7^th edition”. 

A complete and up-to-date list of publications can be found on Google Scholar and ORCID (ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5681-8803). 

Selected published books (2021-2026)

The presentations below represent a selection of invited lectures delivered over the past five years.

1. Neinstein’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care, A Practical Guide 7^th Edited by Katzman DK, Editor-in-Chief; Gordon CM, Senior Associate Editor; Callahan ST, Chung R, Joffe A, Rosenthal S, Trent ME, Associate Editors. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA. 2023.

Selected invited presentations (2021-2026)

Over 400 invited presentations, workshops, and conference lectures delivered internationally since 1991. Full CV available on request.

• June 9, 2026: Morris C, Martin D,  and  Demidenko N.  Katzman DK (Consultant) The Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders: An education Session for Health Services,  Carleton University.  In collaboration with The Ottawa Hospital, Carleton University and Eating Disorders Ontario.
• June 6-9, 2026: McNicholas F, Katzman DK, Öğütlü H, Öğütlü O.  Understanding ARFID: Integrating Epidemiology, Assessment Frameworks, and Biological Insights. Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, St. John’s, Newfoundland.  
• December 9, 2025: Katzman DK and Loughran M (Facilitators), Mountjoy M, Baker Devost A-M. Sport, Exercise, Activity and Eating Disorders. Annual General Meeting, Eating Disorder Ontario (Virtual). 
• November 26, 2025: Hughes A, Turner L, Katzman DK (Facilitator). AN-PLUS: Addressing a Critical Gap in the Ethical Care of Adolescents with Severe Anorexia Nervosa. National Adolescent Medicine Rounds, Toronto, Canada  (Virtual). 
• November 6-9, 2025: Katzman DK. Hot Topic: AN-PLUS:  Characterizing a subset of adolescent with severe anorexia nervosa. International Association of Adolescent Health, Jamaica (Virtual conference secondary to Hurricane Melissa).
• June 24-25, 2025: Katzman DK. Prevention, Screening, Early Detection, and Intervention for Eating Disorders: Technical Expert Panel, SAMHSA/OIPA, Rockville, Maryland, USA (Invited presentation but event cancelled due to external circumstances).
• June 19, 2025: Katzman DK. Keynote Address. Eating disorders:  We will act. We will innovate. We will bring hope. Waterstone Foundation, Toronto, Canada.
• June 2, 2025: Katzman DK. Keynote address: Let’s not wait to care. Members of Provincial Parliament’s Eating Disorders Community Breakfast. Ontario Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto, Canada.
• May 28-30, 2025: Katzman DK. Introduction of Admiral/Dr. Rachel Levine, 17th Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025 AED Leadership in Public Service Special Award. 2025 ICED, San Antonio, Texas.
• May 28-30, 2025: Loth K, Lebow JR, Sim LA, Hooper L Peebles R, Obeid N, Turner S, Katzman DK. Engaging Pediatric Medical Providers in Eating Disorder Prevention, Screening and Treatment.  Katzman DK Engaging Pediatric Providers in Eating Disorder Education and Outreach. 2025 ICED, San Antonio, Texas.
• February 25, 2025: Katzman DK, Loughran M.  Medical monitoring in Eating Disorder Care: Essential Insights for Non-medical Professionals. Eating Disorders Ontario, Toronto, Canada (Virtual Provincial).  
• January 24, 2025: Katzman DK, McCradden M. AN-PLUS: Addressing a critical gap in the ethical care of adolescents with severe anorexia nervosa. Adolescent Medicine Academic Half-Day, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
• December 13, 2025: Katzman DK. Bone Health and Eating Disorder.  Nurse Practitioner Special Interest Group, Eating Disorders Ontario, Toronto, Canada (Virtual Provincial).
• October 23, 2024: Katzman DK, Austin A, Booij L, Coelho J, Dimitropoulos, Obeid N, Patten SB, Roy P, Singh M, Vyver E.  COVID_19 and Eating Disorders:  Clinical care, science, and the way forward for young people with Eating Disorders.  Eating Disorder Association of Canada/Association des Troubles Ailmentaires du Canada, Vancouver, BC. 
• June 21, 2024: Katzman DK. Anorexia nervosa vs. ARFID: Same, same but different.  Eating Disorder Multi-Disciplinary Education Symposium. Johns Hopkins Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins Urban Health Residency Program, Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program.  Johns Hopkins Medical Centre, Baltimore, MD, USA.
• May 5, 2024: Shubkin CD, Riss VJ, Lahey T, Geist R, Katzman DK. American Pediatrics Association Ethics Special Interest Group on Treating Adolescent with Eating Disorder, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
• April 26, 2024: Katzman DK, Tulloch T. Eating Disorders on a General Paediatric Inpatient Unit. Northeast Ontario. Eating Disorders Ontario, Part 2. Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• April 19, 2024: Katzman DK, Tulloch T. Eating Disorders on a General Paediatric Inpatient Unit. Northeast Ontario. Eating Disorders Ontario, Part 1. Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• March 19, 2024: Katzman DK. ARFID in Adolescents:  Unraveling the Mystery. Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
• March 13, 2024: Katzman DK and Kanbur N (Moderators): 2024 Gallagher Lecture. Diekema D. OMG, What R They Thinking: Healthcare Decision-making with Adolescents; Rapoport A. It’s my body and I’ll cry if I want to: Balancing adolescent autonomy and protection in Ontario’s healthcare system; Khurana A. Teamwork and Trust: Adolescent Shared Decision-making Now for Success Later. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA, USA.
• Dec 6 2023: Katzman DK. Refeeding and refeeding syndrome in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa.  Eating Disorders Ontario. Annual Eating Disorder Provincial Network Meeting, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Dec 6, 2023: Katzman DK, Liu YJ, Dies R, Loughran M, Kostakos, Polowski C. Refeeding syndrome: Implications for clinical Practice. Eating Disorders Ontario.  Annual Eating Disorder Provincial Network Meeting Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Nov 17, 2023: Katzman DK and Weiler HA. Panel Q and A. Food as Medicine Update 2023 – Nutrition, Functional Foods, and Supplements for Health Optimization. Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto and Unity Health, Toronto, Canada.
• Nov 17, 2023: Katzman DK. ARFID - More Than Picky Eating. Food as Medicine Update 2023 – Nutrition, Functional Foods, and Supplements for Health Optimization.  Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto and Unity Health, Toronto, Canada.
• Oct 31, 2023: Katzman DK. Spettigue W, Dies R, William A. The effects of starvation and its implications for eating disorders. ED Professional Rounds, EDO, Toronto, Canada.
• Mar 30, 2023: Katzman DK, McCradden MD. Ethical tensions in the treatment of youth with severe anorexia nervosa. Adolescent Medicine Rounds, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, USA (Virtual).
• Mar 7-10, 2023: Golden N, Katzman DK. Garber A, Nagata J. Updated SAHM Positions on the Medical Management of AYA with Restrictive Eating Disorders. What’s New? 2023 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL, USA.
• Feb 9, 2023: Katzman DK. Management of hypothalamic amenorrhea due to low bodyweight/eating disorders. Paediatric Gynecology Rounds, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
• Jan 31, 2023: Katzman DK. Current Eating Disorders Treatment Landscape in Canada. Special Topics in Mental Health Social Work: Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment. Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Toronto, Canada.
• Oct 19, 2022: Couturier J, Hagman J, Katzman DK, Peebles R, Isserlin L, Schiel M, Nagata J, Ganson K, Norris M, Zucker N, Spetttigue W, Lock JD. A tale of two countries: Expert perspectives on eating disorder treatment for children and adolescents in the United States and Canada. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Toronto, Canada.
• Sept 7, 2022: Katzman DK. Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder:  Unraveling the mystery.  Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
• May 19, 2022: Bianchi A, Sutandar K, Fleming L, Katzman DK K. Ethical issues in the treatment of persons with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa:  considering harm reduction. Bioethics Grand Rounds. The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Apr 29, 2022: Katzman DK, Norris ML (Co-Chairs).  Should individuals with ARFID be treated in Eating Disorder Programs? Special Event Discussion Groups. Eating Disorder Association of Canada, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Apr 01, 2022: Katzman DK. Act Now: Adolescent Eating Disorders. #WorkingwithTeens – Updates in Best Practices for Adolescent Health. The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Mar 23, 2022: Katzman DK, Turrini T, McRobb P.  Refeeding hospitalized patients with anorexia nervosa. Divisional Rounds: Adolescent Medicine Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Nov 26, 2021: Katzman DK. Anorexia nervosa and its Impact on Bone Health. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland (Virtual).
• Oct 13, 2021: Katzman DK. Medical Complications in Children and Adolescents with Feeding and Eating Disorders. Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.), Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Apr 13, 2021: Katzman DK. Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Mental Health Law for Children and Youth. Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Apr 01, 2021: Kearney S (Presenter), Kennedy J (Presenter), Katzman DK (Panelist), Paterson S (Panelist), Liu YJ (Panelist). Inpatient Management of Paediatric Patients with Eating Disorders in the Community Based Hospital Setting. Webinar for Health Care Team Series, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Mar 18, 2021: Engelberg M (Presenter), McTeague A (Panelist), Katzman DK (Panelist). The Treatment of Restrictive Eating Disorder in Adolescents. Webinar for Health Care Team Series: Inpatient Care for Adolescents with Eating Disorders, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Mar 16, 2021: Katzman DK, Vyver E. Surge on Surge: Eating Disorders and the COVID pandemic. Canadian Paediatric Society Grand Rounds, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).
• Mar 11, 2021: Katzman DK, Monga S, Korczak D. Ask our SickKids Experts Webinar Series. SickKids Foundation, Toronto, Canada (Virtual).

Committee involvement

Selected Committee Involvement (2021-2026)

The committees below represent a selection of committee involvement over the past five years.

Temerty Faculty of Medicine Committees, University of Toronto

• 2014–2021: Director, Health Science Research

Department of Paediatrics Committees

• March 2023–Present: Eating Disorder Expert Panel Member for Out-of-Country Prior Approval (OOC PA) Program, MOHLTC
• Sept 2018–Present: Chair, Adolescent Medicine Competence Committee, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Hospital for Sick Children

Hospital Committees

• 2025–Present: Development of Pediatric Eating Disorder Ethics Fellowship. Katzman DK and Zlotnik Shaul R.
• 2023–Present: Panel Member/Eating Disorder Expert - Out of Country Applications, Ontario Ministry of Health
• 2021–Present: Chair, Adolescent Medicine Academic Rounds, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children
• 2020–2023: AboutKidsHealth, Adolescent Health Hub Working Group

Research Institute

• 2019: Selection Committee, Labatt Family Chair in Depression Biology in Children, 2019
• 2009: SickKids Summer Research Program (SSuRe) formerly the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Summer Student Program/Summer Student Research Program, Research

Medical/Scientific Organizations-Committees/Affiliation

Academy for Eating Disorders

• 2017–Present: Member, Finance Committee
• 2016–Present: Advisor, Medical Care Task Force             
• 2016–Present: Mentor, Mentorship Program, Academy for Eating Disorders
• 2011–2012: Chair, Nominating Committee
• 2011: Past-president, Academy for Eating Disorders
• 2010–2011: President, Academy for Eating Disorders

Adolescent Health Care 7^th Edition

• 2017–Present: Editor-in-Chief

American Pediatric Society

• 2014–Present: American Pediatric Society – elected member

American Psychiatric Association, DSM Review Committee

• 2016–Present: Invited Member, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) Review Committee on Body Systems Disorders [Feeding and Eating, Elimination, Sleep-Wake, Sexual Dysfunction, Gender Dysphoria]

British Columbia Eating Disorder Cluster, Collaborator

• 2023–Present: Invited collaborator, funded through the UBC VPRI office. The goals of the cluster are to develop research collaborations and engage in knowledge translation activities to improve care for individuals with eating disorders. The BC Eating Disorder Cluster brings together interested parties from across BC, as well as with national collaborations, to study innovations that can improve clinical care for eating disorders.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research/ Instituts de recherche en sante du Canada

• May 2021–Present: Invited member, College of Reviewers CIHR-IRSC
• June 1, 2012–Present: Peer Review Committee Member, Social & Developmental Aspects of Children's & Youth's Health (Review committees meet twice per year)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research/ Instituts de recherche en sante du Canada Dissemination Grant

Eating Disorder Ontario (Formerly known as Ontario Community Outreach Program for Eating Disorders) Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Hospital and Ministry of Health

• 2023–Present: Pediatric Lead. My general roles and responsibilities include a provincial leadership role in the development and implementation of eating disorders-related training strategies for health care providers. I provide expert guidance on provincial, regional and local knowledge transfer of evidence-based practices,  knowledge translation and supports practice uptake, and  leadership in quality improvement and system planning.

Eating Disorder Research Society

• 2006–Present: Member

Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (FEAST)

• June 2012–Present: Clinical Advisory Committee

Frontiers in Psychiatry: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Comorbid Conditions in Eating Disorders  

• 2020–2023: Topic Editor

Journal of Adolescent Health

• 2021–Present: Associate Editor, Medicine and Health Services
• 2021–Present: Ad Hoc, JAH Open Access Working Group

Maudsley Parents

Maudsley Parents is a volunteer organization of parents who helped their children recover from eating disorders using Family-based therapy.

• 2012–Present: Clinical Advisory Board

Ministry of Health – Ontario Health

• 2023: Invited Expert Panel Member (Eating Disorders), Guidance for Clinically Appropriate use of Virtual (Mental Health and Addictions)

National (Canada) Adolescent and Young Adult Health Rounds

• 2017–Present: Chair, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Accreditation Committee

National Institute of Health (NIH) Data Safety Monitoring Board

• 2021–2026: Board Member, Data Safety Monitoring Board
  Renewal: Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial of Refeeding Anorexia Nervosa. Short title:  iStRONG (individualized Study of Refeeding to Optimize iNpatient Gains)
  Protocol Number: R01 HD082166 (Garber & Golden, MPI) 04/01/2021 – 03/31/2026
• 2016–2021: NIH/NICHD
  Board Member, Data Safety Monitoring Board
  Title:  Efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness of higher calorie vs. lower calorie refeeding in adolescents hospitalized with anorexia nervosa
  PI: Andrea Garber, PhD, UCSF and Neville Golden, MD, Stanford University NIH/NICHD

National Institute of Health Research, United Kingdom

• 2022–Present: Member, Study Advisory Committee
  NIHR135036 MAPS: Mental Health Admissions to Paediatric Wards Study (MAPS)
  PI: Lee Hudson, University College London, London, UK

Ontario Health, Member, Eating Disorder Provincial Advisory Table, Ontario, Canada

• 2024–2026: Member, Eating Disorder Provincial Advisory Table, Ontario, Canada
• 2023: Health, Expert Panel Member, Guidance for the Clinically Appropriate use of Virtual Care for Mental Health and Addictions (Eating Disorders), Ontario, Canada

Project HEAL: Help to Eat, Accept and Live

• Dec 2013–2023: Member, Clinical Advisory Board

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

• 2022–2024: Past-Chair Representative, Exam Board Committee, Adolescent Medicine
• 2022–2023: Exam Board Chair Representative, Specialty Committee in Adolescent Medicine
• 2016–2022: Chair, Exam Board Committee, Adolescent Medicine
• 2014–2015: Deputy Chair, Exam Committee, Adolescent Medicine
• 2010: Founder Designation, Specialty Committee in Adolescent Medicine
• 2009–2015: Member, Exam Committee, Adolescent Medicine
• 2008–2014: Chair, Specialty Committee in Adolescent Medicine
• 2007–2008: Chair, Working Group in Adolescent Medicine
• 2005–2007: Chair, Working Group for the application for the accreditation of Adolescent Medicine as Pediatric Subspecialty in Canada

Sheena’s Place, Toronto, ON

• 2020–Present: Board of Director                             
• 2017–Present: Chair, Clinical Advisory Board
• 2011–2018: Board of Director

Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (formerly Society for Adolescent Medicine, 1968 - 2009)*

• 2022–2023: Ad Hoc, SAHM Association Management Committee
• 2019–2022: Publication Editorial Board, Member
• 2016–2019: Past President’s Council Representative to the SAHM Board of Directors
• 2016: Co-Founder, Lawrence S. Neinstein Award in Young Adult Health
• 2014–Present: SAHM, Past-President
• 2013–2014: SAHM, President
• 2012–2013: SAHM, President Elect
• 2007–2009: Director of Programs, Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2005–2007: Associate Program Director, Annual Scientific Meeting
• 2000–2009: Board of Directors, Member
• 2000–2006: Director of Publications
• 1997–2000: SAHM Newsletter, Editor

WaterStone Foundation for Eating Disorders

• 2026–Present: Advisory Committee Member

Consultant

• 2026: External expert reviewer and consultant, Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Curriculum, Faculty of Family Medicine, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

Editorial Boards

• 2025–Present: Editor-in-chief, TAPS Supplement, Journal of Adolescent Health
• 2021–Present: Associate Editor, Journal of Adolescent Health - Medicine and Health Services
• 2020–2023: Guest/Topic Editor, Frontiers in Psychiatry: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Comorbid Conditions in Eating Disorders. Guest Editors: Katzman DK, Paslakis G, Woodside B, Zickgraf H.
• 2020–Present: Senior Editor, Journal of Eating Disorders
• 2016–2023: Editor-in-Chief, Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care: A Practical Guide, 7^th edition
• 2013–Present: Editorial Board, International Journal of Eating Disorders
• 2004–2022: Editorial Board, Journal of Adolescent Health

Teaching and education

Dr. Debra Katzman is committed to the education, mentorship, and career development of trainees and faculty at local, national, and international levels. As a Clinician Investigator, she mentors learners and early-career faculty in research design, grant development, scholarly productivity, and academic career advancement.

She has held numerous leadership positions in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Adolescent Medicine Examination Board (2016–2022), Past Chair (2022–present), and member of the RCPSC Adolescent Medicine Subspecialty Committee (2009–2022). She played a key role in the development and implementation of Competence by Design for Adolescent Medicine and currently serves as Chair of the Competence Committee for the Adolescent Medicine Residency Training Program at SickKids.

At the University of Toronto, Dr. Katzman served as Director of the Health Science Research course (2014–2021), where she led the development of a foundational research curriculum for medical students and mentored faculty educators. In recognition of her educational leadership, she received the University of Toronto MD Program Teaching Award for Excellence (2021–2022).

As Director of Research for the Adolescent Medicine Residency Training Program, Dr. Katzman developed and oversees a comprehensive research curriculum that equips trainees with the skills to critically appraise, conduct, and apply research to improve adolescent health. She has supervised numerous resident, fellow, and student scholarly projects, with trainees publishing peer-reviewed research and pursuing successful academic and clinical careers across Canada and internationally.

Dr. Katzman is also a leader in continuing professional development and knowledge translation. She founded and chairs the National Adolescent Medicine Rounds, a nationally accredited educational forum, and serves as Pediatric Lead for Eating Disorders Ontario, providing provincial leadership in evidence-based education, quality improvement, and implementation of best practices. Internationally, she is Editor-in-Chief of Neinstein’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health, the leading textbook in adolescent medicine, and contributes to education, advocacy, and clinical excellence through advisory roles with numerous national and international eating disorder organizations.

Honours and awards

Selected Honours and Awards (2021-2026)

The awards below represent a selection of awards over the past five years.

• 2026 — Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Outstanding Achievement Award in Adolescent Health and Medicine.
• 2026 — Editor of Distinction Awards, Editorial Contribution Award 2026, Journal of Eating Disorders, Spring Nature.
• 2022 — International Journal of Eating Disorders’ Best Review Paper by an Early Career Scholar (Dan Devoe). Devoe DJ, Han A, Anderson A, Katzman DK, et al. “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating disorders: A systematic review.” International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2022;56(1):5–25. doi: 10.1002/eat.23704. PMID: 35384016; PMCID: PMC9087369.
• 2021–2022 — Teaching Award for Excellence, MD Program, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
• 2020 — Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Lawrence S. Neinstein Award in Young Adult Health.