Dr. Parks is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Family Medicine Residency Program and obtained her degree in Medicine from the American University of the Caribbean (St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles). Prior to obtaining her medical licensure, and after completing a B.Sc. (Physiotherapy) and Honours B.A. (Physical Education) from the University of Western Ontario, Dr. Parks practiced as a Physiotherapist in the Peterborough area for 17 years. Dr. Parks completed additional postgraduate training in Palliative Care at Queen’s and along with her other professional affiliations, is a member of the Canadian Society of Palliative Care.