Candidate Statement: I have been actively involved with the American College of Physicians Ontario Chapter for over 15 years in diverse roles leading a variety of committees and initiatives. As a cardiologist, clinician investigator, and academic leader, I am deeply committed to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and advocacy. Through my roles as Chair of the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation and Director of the Hypertension Program, I have led national initiatives improving cardiovascular prevention and public health outcomes. I bring expertise in implementation science, digital health innovation, and health policy, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications, $3 million in grant funding, and leadership on national clinical guidelines. I am passionate about mentoring future physicians and strengthening our collective voice in shaping evidence-based care. I have served on national committees, engaged in global collaborations, and contributed to high-impact education and advocacy efforts. I would be honoured to represent our chapter on the Board of Governors, championing equity, innovation, and collaboration across our profession.

Medical School Education: University of Western Ontario

Post-Doctoral Training: Internal Medicine and Cardiology, McMaster University; Echocardiography Fellowship, University of Toronto; Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Fellowship, University of Toronto; Master of Health Informatics, University of Toronto; Master of Public Health, Harvard University

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, FRCPC; Cardiology, FRCPC

Present Employment Position: Cardiologist, Scientist, Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: I have been a member of the ACP Ontario Board of Directors. My involvement in ACP dates to 2009 when I joined as a medical student. I have served as Chair of the Ontario Chapter Council of Medical Students, Chair of the Ontario Chapter Council of Resident Physicians, and more recently Chair of Education and Scholarship Committee. I began the McMaster-ACP Sim Session in 2014 as an Internal Medicine Resident Physician and have been involved since. This has become an annual workshop, hosted concurrently with our annual chapter conference.

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2024; Representative, Council of Residents and Fellows 2013-2015

Other Appointments/Activities: Chair and Medical Director, Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation and Quit Smoking Program; Director, Hypertension Program; Advisor, Health Canada’s National Standards on Smoking Cessation; Member, Ontario Health’s Smoking Cessation Committee; Former Advisor, NHS England; Chaired annual national smoking cessation conferences and launched the World No Tobacco Day Forum; Served on national award committees and engaged in multiple community outreach and education events on cardiovascular and tobacco-related health

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Cardiovascular Prevention and Imaging; Digital Health; Smoking and Vaping Cessation

Candidate Statement: I am honored to seek the role of Governor for the ACP Ontario Chapter. I have remained deeply engaged with the ACP since medical school and remember presenting my first research poster at a local meeting. Since then I have served as Member-at-Large, on the Governor's executive council and most recently as Treasurer. I have had the privilege of serving on multiple committees including Membership, Governors Selection and Awards committees. I have been involved with annual conference planning for the last decade in roles as co-chair, host of Doctor’s Dilemma, simulation session coordinator, and represented our chapter locally as a faculty representative. My involvement has deepened my commitment to supporting internists and trainees through mentorship, advocacy, and professional development. I envision strengthening our community by fostering inclusive engagement, empowering early-career physicians, and advocating for system-level improvements in internal and hospital medicine.

Medical School Education: Western University

Post-Doctoral Training: Internal Medicine; General Internal Medicine; Obstetric Medicine

Board Certifications: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; Diplomat of American Board of Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Associate Professor

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Member at Large; Governors Council; Membership Committee; Governors Selection Committee; Treasurer; Conference Planning Committee; Co-Chair, Ontario Conference; Faculty Representative, McMaster; Host, Doctor's Dilemma Contest; Coordinator, Simulation Session

ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2021; Laureate Award 2021

Other Appointments/Activities: Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine; Program Director, Obstetric Medicine Fellowship Program; Head of Service, General Internal Medicine Rapid Assessment Clinic; Director, Ambulatory Internal Medicine Clinic; Academic Coach Internal Medicine Residents, General Internal Medicine Fellows; Site Director, Internal Medicine Clerkship

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Obstetric Internal Medicine; Global Health; Healthcare in Resource Limited Areas