Patrick Safieh

Patrick Safieh is an experienced healthcare leader and Family Physician, holding various key positions since 2000 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, including Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee, and member of multiple committees focused on quality assurance and governance. In addition to active clinical practice, Patrick serves as the Primary Care Lead for the SCOPE initiative at Humber River Hospital, where responsibilities include improving primary care access. A skilled educator, Patrick has contributed to medical education through roles in the Family Medicine Teaching Unit and as a Pearls Supervisor for Practice Eligible Candidates. Patrick's extensive background includes leadership roles at St. Joseph's Health Centre and Chief of Staff at Humber River Hospital, and involvement in pandemic response through the Ontario Medical Association H1N1 Working Group. Education includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Toronto and advanced leadership training.