Without Compassion There is No Health Care Dr. Brian Hodges is a seasoned health care executive, teacher, research scientist, author, and practising physician with a passion for improving the Canadian health care and education systems. He is a thought leader on the future of health care and education, and he is an advocate for balancing […]
Dr. Jane Philpott has committed her career to serving the public and to supporting the health and well-being of Canadians. A lifelong advocate for Indigenous health, she believes that building a health care system that benefits underserved communities must start with medical education. A dedicated family physician, Dr. Philpott has spent more than 30 years […]
Dr. Rick Glazier is a well-known family physician and a pioneer in primary health care service delivery research. During his career he has made a significant impact on how we think about population health and what we can do collectively to improve access to high-quality care for everyone. Dr. Glazier has brought clarity to key […]
Dr. Helen P. Batty is a professor in the University of Toronto (U of T)’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, where she has taught for more than 45 years. She has received many awards in family medicine teaching and faculty development and has contributed significantly to educating Canada’s future physicians by building capacity among […]
Awarded posthumously Throughout his career Dr. David Gass worked tirelessly to build and shape family medicine and health care for the benefit of all. He championed strong, research-based primary care and interdisciplinary health care to best serve the population. As a leader and clinical teacher, Dr. Gass was a pillar of the Faculty of Medicine […]
Dr. Shelley Ross is passionate about medical education, teaching, and research. She has always enjoyed education and obtained her teaching certification in 2001. Working early in her career at a self-paced high school gave her a unique perspective on how people learn. This experience motivated her to develop a deeper understanding of how to support effective teaching, […]
Dr. Craig M. Campbell is a specialist in internal medicine and an international leader in continuing professional development (CPD). He is an associate professor; the Director, Curriculum; and the Director, Curriculum Renewal, for the Undergraduate Medical Education program in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He served the family medicine community for […]
As a family physician and Indigenous leader, Dr. Darlene Kitty is passionate about mentoring Indigenous people who work in health care. Dr. Kitty received her medical degree from the University of Ottawa in 2002 and completed her family medicine residency and emergency medicine training in northeastern Ontario. As a Cree woman, Dr. Kitty realized her […]
“Family practice is the best job in the whole world. You have the privilege and opportunity to be there for birth and death, for crisis and chaos, sorrow and joy. You get to save lives, cure disease, and solve crime. There just aren’t many opportunities in life to do those things concurrently.” Passionate advocate. Visionary […]
“Being able to work in an environment that accepts clients where they are and understanding the drivers that impact the ability for some people to communicate and form healthy relationships are what drive me in my work.” Dr. Kerri Treherne has dedicated her 25-year career to providing holistic care to vulnerable populations in Calgary. Since […]
