OUR PEOPLE

Who we are

The team at the Centre for Effective Practice has expertise in evidence analysis and synthesis, collaboration and engagement, learning and behaviour change, program design and management and healthcare transformation. Collectively, CEP staff have worked across Canada and internationally to ensure high-quality care for patients.

Our values

  • Harness change, act with integrity

    We are agile and responsive to the needs of an evolving healthcare landscape and ground our work in best available evidence.

  • Champion creativity, innovate with purpose

    We champion creative thinking and innovation to achieve sustainable and impactful healthcare system solutions.

  • Partner thoughtfully, engage with intention

    We believe in the power of partnerships and the positive change that comes from meaningful collaboration with healthcare professionals, organizations and patients.

  • Empower each other, celebrate diversity

    We foster a culture of respect and mutual empowerment that encourages people to share their unique talents and perspectives.

Our team

Board of experts

This group of experts is integral to our success. It includes clinicians, researchers, health administrators, knowledge translation experts and system leaders who are committed to implementing best practices in healthcare. 

  • Amanda Parriag

    PHD- PRINCIPAL, PARRIAGGROUP

  • Andrea Wood

    INNOVATION AND GROWTH ADVISOR

  • Bevin Shagoury

    ACADEMIC DETAILING EXPERT, NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DETAILING (NARCAD)

  • Michael Fischer

    MD, MS - GENERAL INTERNIST, PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGIST, AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHER, NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DETAILING (NARCAD)

  • Mina Tadrous

    PHARMD, MS, PHD - PHARMACIST AND EVALUATION SCIENTIST, WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL

  • Noah Ivers

    MD, CCFP, PHD - SCIENTIST AND EVALUATOR, WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL

Advisors

We ensure our programs are aligned with best practices by consulting experts in various fields, locally and globally.

  • Amy Freedman

    MD, CCFP (COE), FCFP

  • Andrea Furlan

    MD, PhD

  • Andrea Moser

    MD, MSC, CCFP(COE), FCFP, CMD

  • Anna Holland

    MD CCFP (AM)

  • Anthony D’Urzo

    MD, MSC

  • Arun Radhakrishnan

    MD, CM, MSC, CCFP

  • Cameron Ross

    MD, CCDP, FCFP  

  • Cecilia Newton

    MSC, MD, CCFP

  • Deanna Telner

    MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP

  • Derelie Mangin

    MBCHB (OTAGO), DPH (OTAGO), FRNZCGP (NZ)

  • Devon Shewfelt

    MD, CCFP

  • Dominik Nowak

    MD, MHSC, CCFP, CHE

  • Dr. Raja Rampersaud

    MD, FRCSC

  • Farah Tabassum

    MD CCFP FCFP

  • Felicia Presenza

    BSC, MD, CCFP (COE)

  • Gary Bloch

    MD, CCFP, FCF

  • Hamilton Hall

    MD, FRCSC

  • Janice Harvey

    MD, CCFP(SEM), FCFP DIP. SPORT MED.

  • Jennifer Wyman

    MD, CCFP, FCFP, DABAM, MPH

  • Jonathan Bertram

    MD, CCFP

  • Jose Silveira

    BSC, MD, FRCPC, DIP, ABAM

  • Julia Alleyne

    MD, CAC (SEM), FCFP

  • Leah Skory

    MD, CCFP

  • Lorna McDougall

    MSN, NP-PHC

  • Mark Silverman

    MD, CCF

  • Mona Loutfy

    MD, FRCPC, MPH

  • Muna Chowdhury

    MD, FCFP

  • Noah Ivers

    MD, CCFP, PHD - SCIENTIST AND EVALUATOR, WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL

  • Onil Bhattacharyya

    MD, PHD

  • Patricia Rockman

    MD, CCFP, FCFP

  • Rahul Jain

    MD CCFP MSCCH (HPTE)

  • Rebekah Barrett

    NP-PHC, MN 

  • Risa Bordman

    MD, CCFP-PC, FCFP

  • Sandy Buchman

    BA, MD, CCFP, FCFP

  • Shannon Kenrick-Rochon

    MN, NP-PHC

  • Sharon Bal

    MD CCFP FCFP

  • Sheila Wijiyasinghe

  • Sheryl Spithoff

    MD, MSC, CCFP (AM)

  • Sid Feldman

    MD, CFPC (COE), FCFP

  • Sonja Reichert

    MD, MSC, CCFP, FCFP, ABOM DIP

  • Tara Baldisera

    MD

  • Winyan Chung

    MBCHB, MRCGP, CCFP

  • Yoni Freedhoff

    MD, CCFP, ABOM

Clinical leads

Our clinical leads bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from various areas in healthcare. They are recognized leaders in their respective fields.

Staff 

Our staff, including academic detailers, bring a broad range of experience, including clinical, knowledge translation, implementation science, program evaluation, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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