Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith, MSc, MD, CCFP has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Douglas is currently serving as the interim Vice President of Medicine at Interior Health Authority, where they have also worked as the Regional Medical Director for Long Term Care and as an Urgent Care Family Medicine Provider. Douglas has also served as the Executive Medical Director of Interior Health. In addition, they have worked as the Provincial Executive Medical Lead at the Provincial Health Services Authority and as a Medical Reviewer and Practice Investigations Reviewer at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Previously, they were a Delegate to the Ontario Medical Association at the Academy of Medicine of Ottawa and a Senior Physician Peer Leader at OntarioMD. Douglas has also held the position of Family Physician and Medical Director at HEALTHFIRST Wellness Centre and the Foot-Care Clinic. Douglas has been involved in various leadership roles at the Academy of Medicine of Ottawa and OntarioMD Management. Earlier in their career, they served as a Physician Peer to Peer Leader at Nightingale.

Douglas Smith completed their education as follows:

- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, human genetics from McGill University (1980-1983)

- Master of Science (MSc) in Human biochemical genetics from McGill University (1983-1985)

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) from University of Toronto (1988-1992)

- Family Practice Residency Program from University of Calgary (1992-1994)

- Residency in Medicine from University of Toronto (1994-present)