“Family medicine is at the heart of our health system and plays a pivotal role in improving and maintaining the health and well-being of Canadians.“ After earning a degree in medicine from the University of Manitoba in 1976, Dr. Brian Postl embarked on a highly decorated career until his retirement in 2022. Dr. Postl advocates […]
Dr. Lynn Ashdown has forged a unique path in the medical field, started at the University of Ottawa and fueled by her passion for patient advocacy and family medicine. When close to finishing her residency, her path took a turn following significant injuries, transforming her into a full-time patient and developing expertise in patient experience. […]
Dr. Dee Mangin trained in medicine and family medicine at the University of Otago in New Zealand and moved to Canada in 2013. Currently she is a professor of family medicine at McMaster University, where she has held the David Braley-Nancy Gordon Endowed Chair in Family Medicine for 10 years, and at the Department of […]
With over 33 years in family medicine, Dr. Francine Lemire has made remarkable contributions to family medicine across Canada and in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. A particular highlight of her career in Corner Brook was in leading the organization of medical services for their 1999 Canada Winter Games. Her tenure at the CFPC stands […]
Dr. Kevin Pottie is passionate about global health and uses research and entrepreneurship to contribute to a global movement of evidence-based care for vulnerable populations. He has led a productive 20-year research program in primary care, focusing on refugee health, health equity, and interdisciplinary evidence-based guidelines. Throughout his career Dr. Pottie has helped guide and […]
