Dr. Patrick Seitzinger
MD MPH- Address
- 1001 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3H9
Research Area(s)
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Disaster Medicine
- Healthcare Innovation
- Behavioural Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applied Epidemiology
Education/Training
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Progream (In Progress, Expected Graduation: July 2027)
McGill University
Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care Mini-Fellowship
Canadian Research and Education for the Advancement of Child Health
Pediatric Residency Training Program
University of Saskatchewan
Doctor of Medicine
Northern Medical Program,University of British Columbia
Master of Public Health – Thesis in Applied Epidemiology
School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan
• Thesis Topic: Addressing Limitations in Foodborne Outbreak Investigation: Recall Bias and the Feasibility of New Surveillance Strategies
Integrated Training Program in Infectious Diseases, Food Safety, and Public Policy
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
• Cultivated skills in incorporating different perspectives to bridge silos and address complex health challenges
University of Saskatchewan – Collaborative Research and Training Program of NSERC
Graduate Certificate in One Health
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
• Interdisciplinary training to address emerging threats at the human-animal-environment interface
Bachelor of Science with Double Major in Biochemistry and Psychology
University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus
Employment
COVID-19 Behavioral Science Research Consultant (Part-Time Contract)
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 Healthcare Quality Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
• Areas of research: Investigating the role of emerging technology Artificial Intelligence in emerging health challenges
Jun-July 2020
Public Health Consultant Epidemiologist (Part-Time Contract)
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 Intern
World Health Organization
• Conducted scientific reviews, created evidence-based recommendations, and drafted WHO position papers
Feb-Apr 2017
Outbreak Epidemiology Intern
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
Mental Health Research Assistant
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
• Organized and led medical response simulation exercises for a base of 39 firefighters
May 2012-Aug 2013
National Committee Involvement
Acute Care Committee
Canadian Paediatric Society
• Drafted and reviewed national Acute Care Guidelines including 2 ongoing projects on national position statements for pediatric disaster medical care
May 2024-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-April 2025
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-April 2025
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-April 2025
Paediatric Emergency Medicine Executive Committee
Canadian Paediatric Society
• As the resident representative, reviewed position statements, led advocacy initiatives pertaining to paeditric emergency care in Canada
Sept 2023-Oct 2024
Academic Service
Journal Editorial Board Memberships
SCIREA Journal of Health (ISSN: 2995-7699)
Nov 2023-Present
https://www.scirea.org/journal/EditorialBoard?JournalID=33000
Journal of Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292)
• Guest Editor for the Special Edition on Medical Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Jan 2023-May 2025
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/electronics/special_issues/83L40184ZL
Journal of Imaging and Radiation Research (ISSN: 2578-1618)
• Section Editor for Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology and Biomedical Physics
Apr 2023-June 2024
https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/s.php/index/detail?id=47&jid=39
Journal Peer Reviewer
• Journal of Patient Related Outcome Measures (Dec 2023-Present)
• Canadian Paediatric Society 2024 Annual Conference (Abstract Reviewer)
• 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 Healthcare Leadership (Mar 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
• International Conference on Human Dynamics for the Development of Contemporary Societies (Oct 2021-July 2024)
https://ahfe.org/board.html#hdcs
• International Conference on Human Factors in Aging and Special Needs (Oct 2021-July 2024)
https://ahfe.org/board.html#hdcs
Key Awards
Clinical Awards
Award for Excellence in the CanMeds Health Advocate Role
Post Graduate Medical Education, University of Saskatchewan
2023
Excellence Through Quality Award
American Society for Quality Saskatchewan Section
2021
Excellence in Pediatric Clerkship Award
Northern Medical Program, University of British Columbia
2021
6 Awards for Outstanding Overall Performance
University of British Columbia
2021
Research Awards
Top Pediatric Research Award
Child Health Research Day, Department of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan
April 2023
Dr. Thomas. A. Cunningham Memorial Award
University of Saskatchewan
July 2022
Top Oral Presentation Conference Award in What Works Category
Resident Research Day, University of Saskatchewan
June 2021
Top Oral Presentation Conference Award
Saskatchewan Epidemiological Association Annual Symposium
Nov 2016
Top Poster Presentation Conference Award
School of Public Health Poster Exhibition, University of Saskatchewan
Oct 2016
Best Student Paper Awards
• 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)
• 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
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Seitzinger P, Kalra J (2025) 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)
McDaniel CE, Truschel L, Kerns… Seitzinger P (as part of the AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative Group Authorship) et al (2024) Disparities in Guideline Adherence for Febrile Infants in a National Quality Improvement Project. Pediatrics.154(3):e2024065922. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-065922
Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J (2024) Artificial Intelligence for Cluster Detection and Targeted Intervention in Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary System Approach. Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing, 122: 193—197 DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004656 https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-065922
Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Johnston B, Seitzinger P (2024) Patient Centered Care: Medical Error Disclosure Guidelines Across Canada. AHFE Open Access. 130: 78–87. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004840
Kalra J, Marchant M, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P (2024) Reconceptualising Multiculturalism in an Evolving Landscape of Healthcare Delivery.AHFE Open Access. 130: 188–192. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004852
McDaniel CE, Kerns EK, Jennings B, Magee S, Biondi EA, Flores R, Aronson PA… Seitzinger P (as part of the AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative Group Authorship) et al (2024) Improving Guideline-Concordant Care for Febrile Infants through a Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatrics. 2024;153(5):e2023063339. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-063339
Seitzinger P, Kalra J. (2023) The Role of Emerging Technology in Healthcare Emergency Planning and Response. Emerging Technologies. AHFE Open Access. 116: 189–194. https://doi.org/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.. https://juniperpublishers.com/jfsci/pdf/JFSCI.MS.ID.555974.pdf
Seitzinger P, Kalra J. (2023) Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: The Explainability Ethical Paradox. AHFE Open Access. 79: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003466
Kalra J, Seitzinger P. (2023) Expanding Our Grasp: Artificial Intelligence as the Next Leap Forward in Healthcare Quality. AHFE Open Access. 79: 7–11. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003467
Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Okonkwo C, and Seitzinger P. (2023) Quality Care and Patient Safety: A Best Practice Model for Medical Error Disclosure. AHFE Open Access. 79: 103–112. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003478
Aronson PL, Louie J, Kerns E… Seitzinger P (as part of the AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative Group Authorship) 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. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.13354
Aronson PL, Kerns E, Jennings B… Seitzinger P (as part of the AAP REVISE II Collaborative Group Authorship) et al (2022) Trends in Prevalence of Bacterial Infections in Febrile Infants During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics. 150 (6): e2022059235. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-059235
Seitzinger P, Kalra, J. (2022). Drawing Connections: Artificial Intelligence to Address Complex Health Challenges. AHFE Open Access. 51: 151-156. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002111
Kalra J, Seitzinger P. (2022). Implications and Consequences of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Quality and Medical Training. AHFE Open Access. 51: 138-143. https://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. AHFE Open Access. 51: 91-99. https://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. AHFE Open Access. 51: 125-132. https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100210
Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J. (2021) Diagnostic Decision Making in the Face of Uncertainty: COVID-19 and Its Sequalae. AHFE Open Access. 263: 763-769. 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. AHFE Open Access. 263: 9-15. 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. AHFE Open Access. 263: 16-21. 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. AHFE Open Access. 263: 3-8. 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. https://openventio.org/wp-content/uploads/Autopsy-Data-to-Refine-Healthcare-Quality-A-Fresh-Perspective-PLMOJ-1-e004.pdf
Kalra J, Rafid-Hamed Z, Seitzinger P. (2020) Disclosure of Medical Error: A Necessary Step in Healthcare Improvement. AHFE Open Access. 1205: 11-16. 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. AHFE Open Access. 1205: 77-82. 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.. https://doi.org/10.34297/AJBSR.2019.05.000883
Kalra J, Markewich D, Seitzinger P. (2019) Quality Assessment and Management: An Overview of Concordance and Discordance Rates between Clinical and Autopsy Diagnoses. AHFE Open Access. 957: 45-54. 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. AHFE Open Access. 957: 261-269. 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. 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. 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
Conference Presentations
Seitzinger P, Rafid-Hamed Z, Kalra J Artificial Intelligence for Cluster Detection and Targeted Intervention in Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary System Approach. Presentation at: 12th Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices; 2024 July 22-17; Nice, France (Virtual).
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.
Volunteering
Disaster Management Emergency Response Team
Canadian Red Cross
• Completed training and am on standby awaiting deployment to communities affected by disasters
May 2024-Present
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
Outreach Health Educator
DESEA Peru (Non-Governmental Organization)
• Delivered capacity-building educational programs to community health providers in remote Indigenous communities in the high Andes of Peru
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
Peer Support Network – Lead for Awareness and Promotion Team
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
Professional Affiliations
- Mensa Canada
- EpiCore Innovation Global Disease Outbreak Surveillance System
- Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management
- Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada
- International Society of Infectious Diseases
- International Epidemiological Association
- Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
- Pediatric Emergency Research Canada
- Canadian Paediatric Society
- American Acedemy of Pediatrics
Certifications
- Disaster Behavioral Health
World Health Organization
2023 - Surge, Sort, Support: Disaster Behavioural Health
Public Health Agency of Canada
2023 - Psychological First Aid Responder
Médecins Sans Frontières
2023 - Health Emergency Response Unit Training
Canadian Red Cross
2023 - Effect of Disasters on Mental Health of Children/Adolescents
Iowa Department of Health
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
Emory University in collaboration with 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
2015/2024 - Swift Water Rescue Certification
BC Wildfire Training Service
2013 - Incident Command System-100
BC Wildfire Training Service
2012 - S-170 Helicopter Safety
BC Wildfire Training Service
2012 - S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance
BC Wildfire Training Service
2012 - S-232 Portable Pumps and Water Delivery Systems
BC Wildfire Training Service
2012 - Rescue Scuba Diver Certification
Professional Assoc. of Diving Instructors
2012