She completed her endocrinology fellowship at Western, followed by a clinical and research fellowship in clinical islet transplantation at the University of Alberta. Dr. McDonald has a Master of Science degree in clinical epidemiology from Western and her clinical areas of interest include type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She participates as a site co-investigator for clinical trials of diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention. Dr. McDonald has an active role in the teaching and training of medical students, residents and fellows.