Academic physician with demonstrated leadership success in medicine, research, advocacy, public speaking and teaching. Practicing emergency and trauma physician for over 10 years in large urban Canadian teaching hospitals. Garnered over $1.5 million in research grants as a principal investigator. Led a team of 10 employees and over 30 community collaborators to develop, implement and evaluate a program for youth injured by violence. Author of a World Health Organization report on the role of emergency medicine in recognizing and responding to violence. Author of multiple journal articles and a book chapter. Public speaker in emergency medicine and injury prevention. Member of the Canadian Royal College of Phsyicians and Surgeons Emergency Medicine Specialty Committee. Degrees in business, science, medicine and public health. Recognized through multiple awards as a leader, teacher, researcher and physician advocate.