Dr. Patrick Seitzinger MD, MPH

Pediatric Residency Training Program
Post Graduate Medical Education, University of Saskatchewan
2021-2025

Doctor of Medicine
Northern Medical Program, University of British Columbia 
2017-2021

Master of Public Health – Thesis in Field Epidemiology
School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan 
2015-2017

Integrated Training Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety, and Public Policy
University of Saskatchewan – Collaborative Research and Training Program of NSERC 
2015-2017

Graduate Certificate in One Health
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan 
2015-2017

Bachelor of Science – Double Major in Biochemistry and Psychology
University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus 
2010-2015

COVID-19 Behavioral Science Research Consultant
Saskatchewan Health Authority – University of Saskatchewan 
- As part of an interdisciplinary team, designed study methodology, survey creation, participant recruitment  and public communications to measure and anticipate the public’s risk management behaviour during pandemics
Mar 2020-May 2022

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan 
- Area of research: Potential applications and ethical challenges of implementing AI-augmented disaster planning and response strategies in underserved communities
Jun-July 2020

Public Health Consultant Epidemiologist
Prairie North Health Region, Saskatchewan 
- Analyzed and reported data on the health status and specific health needs of communities in the region
May 2017-Jan 2018

Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization Internship
World Health Organization
- Conducted scientific reviews, created evidence-based recommendations, and drafted WHO position papers
Feb-Apr 2017

Outbreak Epidemiology Internship
Public Health Agency of Canada 
- Detected, investigated, and reported multi-jurisdictional foodborne outbreaks
- Liaise with provincial epidemiologists to collate and summarize surveillance data on Health Emergencies
Apr-Aug 2016

Environmental Health Epidemiology Researcher
Health Research Centre, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus 
- Area of research: The impact of environmental factors and physical surroundings on mental health
Jan-Jun 2015

Rapid Response Wildland Firefighter
Cariboo Initial Fire Attack Crew – Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations 
- Initial attack helicopter wildfire response for rural Northern BC and two deployments to Yukon
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public on emergency preparedness
May 2012-Aug 2013

Paediatric Emergency Medicine Executive Committee
Canadian Pediatric Society 
- As the resident representative, reviewed position statements, led advocacy initiatives pertaining to paeditric emergency care in Canada
Sept 2023-Present

Disaster Networking Collaborative at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Pandemic Network 
- Team lead of the Disaster Networking Collaborative group at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital
Sept 2023-Present

Global Child and Youth Health Executive Committee
Canadian Pediatric Society 
- As the Member at Large, advocated for low/middle-income countries and underserviced communities
April 2023-Present

Scientific Steering Committee
Canadian Pediatric Surveillance Program 
- As the resident representative considered protocols submitted for future inclusion in the CPSP, reviewed the progress of existing studies and helped determine the overall direction of the CPSP
March 2022-Present)

Clinical Ethics Committee
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Canadian Cancer Centre Joint Ethics Committee 
- Provided guidance in navigating ethically challenging situations related to appropriate clinical care, resource allocation, and development of healthcare programs and policies
Sept 2021-Present

Centre of Applied Epidemiology
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan 
- Contributed to the interdisciplinary study of disease causation and risk factor identification
July 2021-Present

Post-Doctoral Fellows and Students Working Group
Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research 
- Facilitated educational experiences, professional development, and the exchange of research ideas among students in pediatric epidemiology by providing information, resources, and networking opportunities
June 2021-Present

Journal Editorial Board Memberships
-SCIREA Journal of Health
Provided scientific expertise and feedback pertaining to pediatrics, emergency medicine, trauma, disaster medicine, and healthcare improvement
Nov 2023-Present

-Journal of Imaging and Radiation Research
Section on Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology and Biomedical Physics
Apr 2023-Present

-Journal of Electronics, MDPI
Special Edition on Medical Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Jan 2023-Present

 

Journal Peer Reviewer 
- Journal of Patient Related Outcome Measures (Dec 2023-Present)
- Canadian Paediatric Society 2024 Annual Conference (Abstract Reviewer) (Nov 2023-Present)
 - Journal of Risk Management and Healthcare Policy (Oct 2023-Present)
 - Journal of Modern Biology and Drug Discovery (Feb 2023-Present)
 - Journal of Human-Intelligent Systems Integration (Jan 2022-Present)
 - Journal of Modern Intelligent Times (Jan 2022-Present)
 - Journal of Clinical Audit (Jan 2018-Present)

Session Chair at International Conferences
 - Applications of Technologies in Healthcare and Medicine II Session at 2023 AHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing (2023)
- Innovative Health Technology Session at 11th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (2022)
 - Emerging Techniques Session at 1st International Conference on Human Factors in Disease Control and Pandemic Prevention (July 2022)
 - Human Performance and Variability Session at 4th International Conference on Human Factors in Aging and Special Needs (July 2022)
 - Global Issues and Disease Control Session at 1st International Conference on Human Factors in Disease Control and Pandemic Prevention (July 2022)

Scientific Advisory Boards
 - 6th International Conference on Human Factors in Aging and Special Needs (Oct 2022-July 2023)
 - 3rd International Conference on Human Dynamics for the Development of Contemporary Societies (Oct 2022-July 2023)
 - 5th International Conference on Human Factors in Aging and Special Needs (Oct 2021-July 2022)
 - 2nd International Conference on Human Dynamics for the Development of Contemporary Societies (Oct 2021-July 2022)

Clinical Awards

Award for Excellence in the CanMeds Health Advocate Role for demonstrating excellence in advocacy for patients, populations, peers, and the profession; Post Graduate Medical Education, University of Saskatchewan (2023)

Excellence Through Quality Award, American Society for Quality Saskatchewan Section. Awarded for demonstrating excellence in contributing to healthcare quality in Saskatchewan (2021)

Excellence in Pediatric Clerkship Award, Northern Medical Program, University of British Columbia (2021)

6 Awards for Outstanding Overall Performance, University of British Columbia Awarded by UBC for having performed in the top 10% of medical students in rotations including Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Research, Urology, Rheumatology

 

Research Awards

Top Pediatric Research Award – Department of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan (April 2023)

Dr. Thomas. A. Cunningham Memorial Award - University of Saskatchewan (July 2022)

Top Presentation Conference Awards
- What Works Category, Resident Research Day, University of Saskatchewan (June 2021)
- Saskatchewan Epidemiological Association Annual Symposium (Nov 2016)
- School of Public Health Poster Exhibition, University of Saskatchewan (Oct 2016)

Best Student Paper Awards
Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and Affiliated Conferences
- 12th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (July 2023)
- 11th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (July 2022)
- 11th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (July 2022)
- 11th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (July 2022)
- 10th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (July 2022)
- 1st International Conference on Global Trends and Pandemic Preparedness (July 2021)
- 9th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices (July 2020)

 

Civil/Humanitarian Awards

Faces of UBCO Award 
University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus
- Award recognizes exemplary leaders on campus who exhibit sustained leadership, community involvement, service and character

Young Male of the Year Civic Award Finalist 
City of Kelowna
- Awarded for voluntary contributions to the well-being of the community and city of Kelowna

Community Spirit Award
City Council of Williams Lake
- Awarded for outstanding community spirit and leadership to the community of Williams Lake

McDaniel CE, Truschel L, Kerns E, Polanco YV, Liang D… Seitzinger P… et al (Group authorship as part of the AAP REVISE II collaborative) (2023) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Adherence to Guideline Recommendations for Febrile Infants. (Manuscript In Draft)

Seitzinger P, Kalra J (2023) An Artificial Intelligence-Augmented Disaster Mitigation Toolkit: A Mini-Review to Inform Emergency Response Strategies and Public Health Policy. Electronics.  (Submitted for Publication – Pending Peer Review)

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J (2023) Artificial Intelligence for Cluster Detection and Targeted Intervention in Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary System Approach. Global Issues Challenge: Challenges in AI at the Human Level. (Accepted for Publication - In Press)

Kalra J, Marchant M, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P (2023) Reconceptualising Multiculturalism in an Evolving Landscape of Healthcare Delivery. Healthcare and Medical Devices. (Accepted for Publication - In Press)

McDaniel CE, Kerns EK, Jennings B, Magee S, Biondi EA, Flores R, Aronson PA… Seitzinger P et al as part of the AAP REVISE II Collaborative (2023) Improving Guideline-Concordant Care for Febrile Infants through a Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatrics. (Accepted for Publication - In Press)

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. (2023) The Role of Emerging Technology in Healthcare Emergency Planning and Response. Emerging Technologies in Healthcare and Medicine. 116: 189–194. DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004371

Kalra J, Seitzinger P (2023) Bridging the Gap Between Autopsy Findings and Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence. J Forensic Sci & Criminal Inves. 2023; 17(5): 555974. DOI: 10.19080/JFSCI.2023.17.555974

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. (2023) Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: The Explainability Ethical Paradox. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. Springer International Publishing. (In Press)

Kalra J, Seitzinger P. (2023) Expanding Our Grasp: Artificial Intelligence as the Next Leap Forward in Healthcare Quality. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. Springer International Publishing. (In Press)

Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Okonkwo C, and Seitzinger P. (2023) Quality Care and Patient Safety: A Best Practice Model for Medical Error Disclosure. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. Springer International Publishing. (In Press)

Aronson PL, Louie J, Kerns E… Seitzinger P et al as part of the AAP REVISE II Collaborative (2023) Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, and Meningitis Among Febrile Infants Aged 8 to 60 Days With SARS-CoV-2. JAMA Netw Open. 6(5):e2313354. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.13354.

Aronson PL, Kerns E, Jennings B… Seitzinger P et al as part of the AAP REVISE II Collaborative (2022) Trends in Prevalence of Bacterial Infections in Febrile Infants During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics. 150 (6): e2022059235. 10.1542/peds.2022-059235. (Group Authorship).

Seitzinger P, Kalra, J.  (2022). Drawing Connections: Artificial Intelligence to Address Complex Health Challenges. In: Jay Kalra and Nancy Lightner (eds) Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE (2022) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 51. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002111

Kalra J, Seitzinger P.  (2022). Implications and Consequences of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Quality and Medical Training. In: Jay Kalra and Nancy Lightner (eds) Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE (2022) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 51. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002109

Kalra J, Markewich, D, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P.  (2022). Enhancing the Quality and Delivery of Healthcare: A Decade Review of Autopsy Data. In: Jay Kalra and Nancy Lightner (eds) Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE (2022) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 51. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002103

Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Wiebe L, Seitzinger P.  (2022). Medical Error Disclosure: A Quality Perspective and Ethical Dilemma in Healthcare Delivery. In: Jay Kalra and Nancy Lightner (eds) Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE (2022) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 51. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002107

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. (2021) Diagnostic Decision Making in the Face of Uncertainty: COVID-19 and Its Sequalae. In: Kalra J., Lightner N.J., Taiar R. (eds) Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 263. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80744-3_95.

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. (2021) Global Trends in Clinical Practice and Healthcare Delivery: Opportunities for Growth and Innovation. In: Kalra J., Lightner N.J., Taiar R. (eds) Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 263. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80744-3_2.

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. (2021) Healthcare Delivery: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Healthcare Quality. In: Kalra J., Lightner N.J., Taiar R. (eds) Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 263. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80744-3_3.

Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P. (2021) Artificial Intelligence and Humanistic Medicine: A Symbiosis. In: Kalra J., Lightner N.J., Taiar R. (eds) Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 263. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80744-3_1.

Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P. Autopsy data to refine healthcare quality: A fresh perspective. Pathol Lab Med Open J. 2021; 1(1): e11-e13. doi: 10.17140/PLMOJ-1-e004.

Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P. (2020) Disclosure of Medical Error: A Necessary Step in Healthcare Improvement. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol 1205. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50838-8_2.

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. (2020) The Value of Medical Autopsy as a Quality Improvement Tool in Modern Diagnostic Medicine. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol 1205. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50838-8_11.

Kalra J., Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P. (2019) The Future of Diagnostic Laboratory Testing in Healthcare. Am J Biomed Sci & Res. 2019 - 5(2). AJBSR.MS.ID.000883. DOI: 10.34297/AJBSR.2019.05.000883. https://biomedgrid.com/pdf/AJBSR.MS.ID.000883.pdf.

Kalra J, Markewich D, Seitzinger P. (2019) Quality Assessment and Management: An Overview of Concordance and Discordance Rates between Clinical and Autopsy Diagnoses. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2019 Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol 957: 45-54. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20451-8_5.

Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P. (2019) Alterations in Thyroid Function Testing with Aging. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices. AHFE 2019 Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol 957: 261-269. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20451-8_26.

Seitzinger P, Osgood N, Martin W, Tataryn J, Waldner, C. (2019) Compliance Rates, Advantages, and Drawbacks of a Smartphone-based Method of Collecting Food History and Foodborne Illness Data. Journal of Food Protection. 82(6), 1061–1070. PMID: 31124717. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-547.

Seitzinger P, Tataryn J, Osgood N, & Waldner C. (2019) Foodborne outbreak investigation: Effect of recall inaccuracies on food histories. Journal of Food Protection. 82(6), 931-939. PMID: 31081690. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-548.

Kalra J, Rostampour N, Sagi M, and Seitzinger P. (2018) The Role of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in the Pathogenesis of Heart Failure. Arch Clin Pathol. 1:2. https://www.scitechnol.com/peer-review/the-role-of-oxidative-stress-and-apoptosis-in-the-pathogenesis-of-heart-failure-TJHD.pdf

Waldner C, Osgood N, Seitzinger P. (2017) Big Data for Infectious Diseases Surveillance and the Potential Contribution to the Investigation of Foodborne Disease in Canada: An Overview and Discussion Paper. Book Chapter in National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Canadian Electronic Library (DesLibris. Documents collection). https://sundog.usask.ca/record=b4387887

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. The Role of Emerging Technology in Healthcare Emergency Planning and Response. Emerging Technologies in Healthcare and Medicine. Oral Presentation at: 2023 AHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing; 2023 Dec 4-6; Honolulu, HW, USA.

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: The Explainability Ethical Paradox. Oral Presentation at: 12th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2023 July 24-28; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. Expanding Our Grasp: Artificial Intelligence as the Next Leap Forward in Healthcare Quality. Oral Presentation at: 12th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2023 July 24-28; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Seitzinger P, Siemens R. Reducing Excessive Variability in Infant Sepsis Evaluation (REVISE II). Oral Presentation at: 2023 national Pediatric Resident Research Competition; 2023 May 10, 2023; Hamilton, ON, Canada.

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. Expanding Our Grasp: Artificial Intelligence as the Next Leap Forward in Healthcare Quality. Oral Presentation at: 12th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2023 July 24-28; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Seitzinger, P, Kalra, J. Artificial Intelligence as the Pediatrician's Co-pilot to Strengthen Telehealth Care in Underserved Communities. Poster Presentation at: 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference; 2022 Oct. 7-11; Anaheim, CA, USA.

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. Drawing Connections: Artificial Intelligence to Address Complex Health Challenges. Oral Presentation at: 11th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2022 July 24-28; New York City, NY, USA.

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. Implications and Consequences of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Quality and Medical Training Oral Presentation at: 11th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2022 July 24-28; New York City, NY, USA.

Seitzinger P, Kalra J. Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Medical Practice: Navigating Ethics, Opportunities, and the Path Forward. Virtual Poster presentation at: 2021 University of Saskatchewan 2021 Virtual Resident Research Showcase and Awards; 2021 June 21; Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Seitzinger, P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. Global Trends in Clinical Practice and Healthcare Delivery: Opportunities for Growth and Innovation. Virtual Oral Presentation at: 10th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2021 July 25-29; New York City, NY, USA.

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. Diagnostic Decision Making in the Face of Uncertainty: COVID-19 and its Sequala. Virtual Oral Presentation at: 2021 Conference on Global Trends and Pandemic Preparedness; 2021 July 25-29; New York City, NY, USA.

Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. The Value of Medical Autopsy as a Quality Improvement Tool in Modern Diagnostic Medicine. Virtual Oral Presentation at: 9th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2020 July 16-20; San Diego, CA, USA.

Seitzinger P, Osgood, N, Waldner C. Accounting for recall bias in foodborne outbreak investigation. Poster Presentation at: Public Health 2017; 2017 June 6-8; Halifax, NS, Canada.

Seitzinger P, Waldner C. Foodborne Outbreak Investigation: The Effect of Recall Bias. Oral Presentation at: Saskatchewan Epidemiological Association Annual Symposium; 2016 Nov. 2; Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Seitzinger P, Waldner C. The Effect of Recall Bias on Food History Data. Poster Presentation at: School of Public Health Poster Exhibition; 2016 Oct. 28; Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Seitzinger P, Holder M, White C. The Role of Expectations in the Effects of Sensory Deprivation Floating on Well-being. Poster Presentation at: Fourth World Congress of Positive Psychology; 2015 June 24-28; Lake Buena Vista, USA.

Seitzinger P, Holder M, White C. The Role of Expectancies in the Effects of Float-Restricted Environmental Stimulation on Well-being and Ill-being. Oral Presentation at: 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus; April 9, 2015; Kelowna, BC, Canada.

 

Disaster Psychosocial Volunteer
Disaster Psychosocial Services Program – Provincial Health Services, Province of British Columbia
-Involved in the development and provision of psychosocial support strategies for communities affected by disaster in British Columbia
(Dec 2023-Present)

Disaster Relief Civilian Reserve Member
Team Rubicon Canada 
- Reserve member for emergency response operations for disasters in Canada
Sept 2023-Present

Founder of Saskatchewan Chapter of Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières 
University of Saskatchewan 
- Advocated for, established, and led an interdisciplinary student group to raise awareness, create opportunity and promote engagement in Doctors Without Borders
Nov 2021-Present

Program Delegate 
American Academy of Paediatrics 
- Program delegate for Saskatchewan for the Section of Pediatric Trainees
June 2021-June 2022

Founder of Northern Medical Program Student Research Committee 
Northern Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia 
- Advocated for, established, and led a UBC committee to facilitate research excellence and innovation
Jan 2019-April 2021

Inclusive Medicine Advocacy Group 
Northern Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia 
- Collaborated with fellow students, university groups, and community organizations to establish a student advocacy group to mitigate healthcare barriers for marginalized populations
Jan 2019-April 2021

Mental Illness Network and Destigmatization Team Member 
Northern Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia 
- Led initiatives to promote mental health and wellbeing of physicians and learners
Aug 2017-April 2021

Pioneer Member of Innovative Global Outbreak Verification System 
EpiCore Innovation Global Disease Outbreak Surveillance System 
- Pioneer member of epidemic surveillance system to detect emerging infectious diseases
Oct 2017-Oct 2018

Community Health Facilitator 
DESEA Peru (Non-Governmental Organization) 
- Delivered capacity building programs to remote Indigenous communities in the high Andes of Peru facing health crises
Jun-Jul 2014

Student Delegate 
Pan-American Health Organization, International Conference on Health Promoting Universities 
- Worked directly with the Head of Regional Advisor in Health Promotion and Communication of PAHO to liaison relations between PAHO and the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus
- Facilitated input to the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities
June 2015

Team Lead of Peer Support Network 
University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus 
- Advocated for and helped establish a mental health support network for the student of UBC Okanagan
Sept 2013-Apr 2015

President of Biochemistry Course Union 
University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus 
- Led a team of 12 peers; utilized skills in building teamwork, accountability, and conflict resolution
Sept 2012-Apr 2014

Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer 
Canadian Cancer Society Rotary Lodge 
- Managed project planning, logistics and implementation to recruit over 200 new donors annually
- Raised funds for a new Pediatric Trauma Unit at Kelowna General Hospital
Sept 2012-Jun 2014

Blood Drive Coordinator 
Canadian Blood Services 
- Provided companionship to cancer patients while monitored and supporting their psychological wellbeing
Sept 2012-Jun 2014

Exercise Facilitator for the Blind 
Parkinson Recreation Centre 
- Volunteer physical trainer for individuals with severely impaired vision on a weekly basis
Sept 2011-Apr 2012

Qualified Psychological First Aid Responder - Médecins Sans Frontières (2023)
Disaster Behavioral Health - US Centers for Disease Control (2023)
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies - World Health Organization (2023)
Surge, Sort, Support: Disaster Behavioural Health - Public Health Agency of Canada (2023)
Psychological First Aid - Canadian Red Cross (2023)
Health Emergency Response Unit Training - Canadian Red Cross (2023)
Effect of Disasters on Mental Health of Children/Adolescents - Iowa Department of Health (2023)
Introduction to Disaster Management - Canadian Red Cross (2023)
Family Reunification - Canadian Red Cross (2023)
Epidemic Prevention and Control for Public Health Specialists - Canadian Red Cross (2023)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Northern BC Crisis Centre (2019)
Question-Respond-Refer Suicide Prevention - Northern BC Crisis Centre (2019)
Advanced Security for the Field - United Nations (2017)
Bayesian Latent Class Modelling - University of Prince Edward Island (2017)
Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies - US Centers for Disease Control (2016)
Leadership in One Health - University of Saskatchewan (2016)
Global Health: Nourishing Equity - University of Saskatchewan (2016)
Innovation Disease Surveillance - EpiCore Outbreak Surveillance (2015)
TCPS Core 2: Ethical Conduct for Research on Humans - Panel on Research Ethics (2015)
Incident Command System-100 - Panel on Research Ethics (2013)
Swift Water Rescue Certification - BC Wildfire Training Service (2013)
Rescue Scuba Diver Certification - Professional Assoc. of Diving Instructors (2012)

• Canadian Paediatric Society
• American Academy of Paediatrics
• Pediatric Emergency Research Canada
• Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management
• Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
• International Epidemiological Association
• International Society of Infectious Diseases