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Committee Members

SSC supports specialists’ work and professional growth. The Committee members are representatives from the BC government, Doctors of BC and Health Authorities. 

Note: Asterix (*) indicates voting committee members.

Doctors of BC Representatives
*Dr Ahmer Karimuddin (Co-Chair)
General and Colorectal Surgeon
*Dr Frank Ervin
Respirologist
*Dr Curt Smecher
Anesthesiologist
Dr Peter Gajecki (Alternate)
Anesthesiologist 
Dr Faisal Khosa (Alternate)
Radiologist
Dr Jason Kur
Rheumatologist

Dr Paula Lott (Alternate)
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ministry of Health Representatives
*Mr Ryan Murray (Co-Chair)
Director, Physician Partnerships
Health Sector Workforce Division
*Ms Kristy Anderson
Executive Director, Surgical & Diagnostic Services
Health Sector Workforce Division
Ms Liana Silver
Director, Agreements and Negotiations
Health Sector Workforce Division

*Ms Janice Butler
Executive Director, Hospital Services Branch
Health Services Division

Note: astericks (*) indicates voting committee members.
Health Authority Representatives
Dr Brenda Wagner
Senior Medical Director
Richmond Health Services
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Candice Manahan 
Executive Lead,
Physician Quality 
Northern Health Authority
*Dr Dayan Muthayan 
Executive Medical Director,
Physician Partnership and Performance
Fraser Health Authority
Dr Devin Harris
Executive Medical Director,
Quality & Patient Safety
Interior Health Authority
Dr Adele Harrison
Medical Director,
Clinical Improvement & Medical Staff Development
Vancouver Island Health Authority
 

Dr Nel Wieman Psychiatrist
First Nations Health Authority

Note: Bolded names indicate voting committee members.

SSC Staff
Mr Adrian Leung
Director, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Cindy Myles
Director, Facility & Community Engagement
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Laura Anderson
Senior Manager, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Mr Garth Vatkin
Portfolio Liaison, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Mr Aman Hundal
Portfolio Liaison, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Mr Geoff Schierbeck
Portfolio Liaison, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Donna Murphy-Burke
Portfolio Liaison, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Jennifer Atchison
SSC Senior Analyst, Quality Impact
Engagement & Qualtiy Improvement
 
Mr Jackson Yu
Project Officer, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Elizabeth Babcock
Project Coordinator, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Andrea McMaster
Project Coordinator, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement 
 
Mx Daniel Angrignon
Project Coordinator, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Ms Sarah White
SSC Administrative Assistant
Engagement & Quality Improvement
 
Hillary McLean
Communications Officer, Specialist Services Committee
Communications and Public Affairs
Doctors of BC Staff

Mrs Linda Lemke
Vice President
Engagement & Quality Improvement

 
Dr Sam Bugis
Executive Director
Physician & External Affairs

Ms Marisa Adair
Vice President
Communications & Public Affairs

Ms Christine Tam
Senior Communications Manager
Communications and Public Affairs

Guests
Ms Sarah Taylor
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Health Employers Association of BC
Dr Tommy Gerschman
President
Consultant Specialists of BC
Dr Elisabeth Baerg Hall
Shared Care Committee
 
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What’s New

May 5, 2022

Doctors of BC launches Business Pathways program with new HR toolkit

Mar 1, 2022

Sponsorship available to all BC physicians: Online Course on Finding and Creating Joy in Work by IHI

Mar 1, 2022

PQI celebrates five years of fostering continuous learning within the physician community in Vancouver Coastal & Providence Health

Feb 25, 2022

Preoperative care improves health for patients before and after surgery

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  • About Us
    • Committee Members
    • Reports
    • Resources
  • Programs and Initiatives
    • Develop Physician Capability
    • Engage Physicians & Health Partners
    • Transform Care Delivery
  • News
    • SSC Focus newsletters
    • Videos
  • Contact
  • The Exchange
  • Main Menu
  • search