- University of Cape Town, MBChB 1982
- College of Medicine of South Africa – DASA [Diploma in Anesthesia] 1985
- General Medical Council, London UK -Overseas List- 1986-2014
- Commenced practice in District 3 -1992
- Specialty – GP Anesthesia/Diving Medicine/Aviation Medicine
Relevant Experience:
Current
- Chair of General Assembly, BCMA 2012-2013
- BCMA Executive Committee 2012-2013
- Honorary Secretary Treasurer, Vancouver Medical Association – 2012-2013
- Council on Health Economics and Policy (CHEP) – 2012-2013
- Honorary Secretary Treasurer, BC Medical Foundation – 2012-2013
- BCMA PSP Physician Champion, Adult and Youth Mental Health 2009-2013
- St Paul’s Hospital Shared Care Committee 2012-2014
- Vancouver Division of Family Practice IT Committee 2010-2014
Previous
- Delegate, Canadian Medical Association General Council (2010-2013)
- Director, BCMA Board (Delegate, District 3) 2009-2011
- Director and Vice Chair, Vancouver Division of Family Practice 2010-2011
- Graduate, SFU’s, GPSC Leadership and Management Development Program 2011
- Creston Valley Hospital
- Head, Department of Anesthesia 1990-1992
- Secretary, Medical Advisory Committee 1991-1992
- St Vincent’s Hospital Medical QA Committee 1992-2002
- Clinical Examiner, Medical Council of Canada – LMCC 2005-2009
- UBC Medical Faculty Rural Family Practice Residency Program – Preceptor 1990 to 1992
Distinctions:
- Pro Patria Medal – Operational Military Service Namibia/South West Africa,1985
- Awarded Life Fellowship Leo Marquard Hall, University of Cape Town, 1982
Memberships:
- Cape Town Club
- College of Medicine of South Africa
- Jericho Sailing Club
- Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Officers Mess, Associate Member
Other Interests:
Windsurfing / Kite Boarding / Flying / Scuba Diving/ Skiing / Fishing / Snowboarding / Sailing with daughters aged 7 and 9 now taking precedence in my recreational activities.