Dr. Joss Reimer is set to become president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association.
The physician, who is currently chief medical officer of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, will serve as president-elect from Aug. 16, 2023, until May 2024, at which time she will become president.
The presidency is rotated among the provinces and territories. This year, the position was chosen by Manitoba members. Reimer’s selection must be ratified at the medical association’s annual general meeting.
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Dr. Joss Reimer will serve as president-elect from Aug. 16, 2023, until May 2024, at which time she will become president.
Reimer became a public figure during the pandemic as she served as the medical lead and spokeswoman for Manitoba’s vaccine task force.
Prior to entering public health, she trained in obstetrics and gynecology and still has a clinical practice in maternity care, labour and delivery at the Health Sciences Centre.
Reimer said her goal is for doctors to have resources and support to thrive as they treat patients.
“I want to help create a health-care system that allows physicians to provide better care that is safe, accessible, effective and equitable,” she said in a news release. “I want that care to be provided in collaborative teams that are diverse, engaged, passionate and valued.”
“While all of this can feel daunting, I am an optimist. I am inspired every day as I see physicians’ dedication to providing exceptional care, their ingenuity in developing creative solutions and their willingness to collaborate on improving the system. It couldn’t be clearer that physicians need to play a central role in leading this change.”
Reimer has also served as Winnipeg’s medical director of public health and director of population health for the undergraduate medical education program at the University of Manitoba.
Three other doctors — Cory Baillie, Anthony Battad and José François — also ran in the election, which took place from Feb. 22 to March 8.
— Staff
