Experience

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  Western University

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

    • Jul 2023 - Present

    • Active family practice• Resident supervision (6/yr)• Medical student supervision (8-10/yr)• Delivery of educational sessions (lectures, small groups, one-on-one)• Primary care and educational research

  • Faculty Development Director, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

    • Jan 2018 - Present

    • Oversee the planning, development and implementation a faculty development strategy and program

  • Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

    • Jul 2012 - Jun 2023

    • Active family practice• Resident supervision (6/yr)• Medical student supervision (8-10/yr)• Delivery of educational sessions (lectures, small groups, one-on-one)

  • Faculty Lead - Assessment, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

    • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

    • Lead the design and implement assessment strategy for a competency-based undergraduate medical curriculum as Chair of the Assessment Committee• Monitors and supports learner progression as Chair of the Competence Committee

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  peopleCare Communities

  • Canada
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Medical Director, Oakcrossing Retirement Living

    • Apr 2020 - Present

    • Oversee and ensure quality of the medical care of residents• Provide advice to management regarding the medical care of the residents

  • Medical Director, peopleCare - Oakcrossing London Long-term Care

    • Apr 2020 - Present

    • Oversee and ensure quality of the medical care of 160 long-term care residents• Provide advice to management regarding the medical care of the residents

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  The College of Family Physicians of Canada - Fo...

  • Regional Representative, Residency Accreditation Committee

    • Feb 2020 - Present

    The Residency Accreditation Committee (RAC) is responsible for setting the specific standards for family medicine residency programs accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). As part of this mandate, the RAC monitors the implementation of these standards through onsite vis...

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  Thames Valley Family Health Team

  • London, Canada Area

  • Medical Director

    • May 2019 - Present
    • London, Canada Area

    • Senior administrative physician and advisor to the Thames Valley Family Health Team (TVFHT)• Clinical risk management and development of clinical priorities aligned with patient expectations• Engage physicians, model interdisciplinary practice and advocate for interdisciplinary approach to clie...

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  Sharon Village Care Homes

  • 1390 Highbury Ave N., London, ON N5Y 0B6

  • Medical Director, Earls Court Village Long-term Care

    • Aug 2014 - Present
    • 1390 Highbury Ave N., London, ON N5Y 0B6

    • Oversee and ensure quality of the medical care of 128 long-term care residents• Provide advice to management regarding the medical care of the residents

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  Touchstone Institute

  • Canada
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Academic Consultant

    • Apr 2012 - Present

    Collaborate with Manager of Education & Program Support in design, delivery and evaluation of educational programs for international medical graduates, and internationally sponsored medical traines

  • Physician Educator, Pre-Residency Program - Family Medicine, Canadian Medicine Primer

    • 2007 - Present

    • Teach 3-hour sessions as part of a 6-week orientation program for International Medical Graduates who have matched to an Ontario family medicine residency program• Topics: Periodic Health Examination, Counseling and Management, Focused Assessments, On-call Skills

  • Academic Advisor

    • 2012 - 2014

    Provide one-on-one mentoring and support for International Medical Graduates who have matched to an Ontario family medicine residency program

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  Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT

  • Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

  • Medical Director, Chartwell Aylmer

    • 2006 - Present
    • Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

    • Oversee and ensure quality of the medical care of 60 long-term care residents• Provide advice to management regarding the medical care of the residents

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  St. Joseph's Health Care London

  • London, Canada Area

  • Active Professional Staff

    • Jul 2004 - Present
    • London, Canada Area

    • Academic family practice at St. Joseph's Family Medical Centre: office-based care, home visits, palliative care, minor surgical procedures

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  London Health Sciences Centre

  • London, Canada Area

  • Active Professional Staff

    • 2005 - Present
    • London, Canada Area

    • Provide in-patient services for family practice patients• Provide hospital on-call for Subacute Medicine Service at University Hospital

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  Oxford and St. Joseph's Family Health Organ...

  • London, Canada Area

  • Lead Physician

    • 2009 - May 2019
    • London, Canada Area

    • Oversee the operation of the group practice to ensure it fulfills contractual obligations with the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care• Chair bi-annual meetings with participating physicians

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  The College of Family Physicians of Canada

  • Canada
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Director, Certification and Examinations, Academic Family Medicine

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

    • Oversaw the planning, development and implementation of assessment policies and examinations and related services for CCFP (Certification in the College of Family Physicians)

  • Regional Educator, Ontario

    • Feb 2014 - Sep 2015

    Support and promote continuing professional development activities for family physicians in Ontario

  • Chair, Triple C Competency-Based Curriculum Taskforce

    • Nov 2010 - Nov 2014

    • Ensure the successful implementation of a new national curriculum in family medicine residency training through 5 key strategies: knowledge dissemination, faculty development, policy alignment, evaluation, and academic scholarship

  • Ontario and Postgraduate Director Representative, Section of Teachers Executive

    • 2008 - 2011

    • Provided input/advice for development of educational direction and policies

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  Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER)

  • Member, CAPER Committee

    • 2013 - 2017

    Assist in the overall management of CAPER as representative of the College of Family Physicians of Canada as a partner organization

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  Western University

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Triple C Curriculum Coordinator

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

    Oversees the implementation of the Triple C Competency-based Curriculum in the family medicine residency program

  • Objectives and Evaluation Coordinator, Postgraduate Program, Depart of Family Medicine

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

    Oversees the ongoing development, review/revision, and coordination of program objectives and resident assessment in the family medicine residency training program

  • Course Chair, Integration & Transition, Undergraduate Medical Education

    • Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

    Lead the development of a revised course for 4th year medical students aimed at equipping students with the ability to successfully transition into residency training

  • Postgraduate Director, Department of Family Medicine

    • Jul 2008 - Jun 2014

    • Oversee the entire educational program for the training of family medicine residents• Ensure training program meets accreditation standards established by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and fulfills the mission of graduating future leaders and comprehensive family physicians• As of 2013, the program consists of ~180 residents per year, 4 training programs made up of 17 different training sites

  • Academic Director - Postgraduate Family Medicine, Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network

    • 2010 - 2014

    • Oversee the development and continual improvement of educational opportunities for medical training related to family medicine in Southwestern Ontario• Organize and deliver faculty development sessions

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

    • Jul 2005 - Jun 2012

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  Ontario College of Family Physicians

  • 340 Richmond Street West Toronto ON M5V 1X2

  • Board Member (Region 2 Erie St. Clair and South West LHINs), Board of Directors

    • 2013 - Aug 2015
    • 340 Richmond Street West Toronto ON M5V 1X2

    Advise on strategic directions and implementations, monitors financial planning and financial reports, assist in assessment of CEO performance

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  Canadian Association for Medical Education

  • Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Member, Board of Directors

    • 2009 - 2015
    • Ottawa, Canada Area

    Advise on strategic directions and implementation, monitors financial planning and financial reports, increase visibility of organization among stakeholders

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  Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professiona...

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Chief Examiner, Clinical Examination 1 for International Medical Graduates

    • 2007 - 2009
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Oversaw administration of at 12-station Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)• Trained standardized patients and oriented physician examiners