SSC supports specialists’ work and professional growth. The Committee members are representatives from the BC government, Doctors of BC and Health Authorities.
Note: Astericks (*) indicate voting committee members.
- Doctors of BC Representatives
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*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)
RadiologistDr Jason KurRheumatologistDr Paula Lott (Alternate)
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ministry of Health Representatives
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*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
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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 AuthorityMs Kendra McPherson
Vice President, Transformation & Sustainability
Provincial Health Services AuthorityDr Nel Wieman Psychiatrist
First Nations Health AuthorityNote: Bolded names indicate voting committee members.
- SSC Staff
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Mr Adrian Leung
Director, Quality Impact
Engagement & Quality ImprovementMs Cindy Myles
Director, Facility & Community EngagementEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Laura Anderson
Senior Manager, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMr Garth VatkinPortfolio Liaison, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMr Aman Hundal
Portfolio Liaison, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMr Geoff SchierbeckPortfolio Liaison, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Donna Murphy-BurkePortfolio Liaison, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Jennifer AtchisonSSC Senior Analyst, Quality ImpactEngagement & Qualtiy ImprovementMr Jackson Yu
Project Officer, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Elizabeth Babcock
Project Coordinator, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Andrea McMasterProject Coordinator, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMx Daniel AngrignonProject Coordinator, Quality ImpactEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Sarah WhiteSSC Administrative AssistantEngagement & Quality ImprovementMs Anusha Ahmadi
Communications Officer, Specialist Services Committee
Communications and Public Affairs - Doctors of BC Staff
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Mrs Linda Lemke
Vice President
Engagement & Quality ImprovementDr Sam Bugis
Executive DirectorPhysician & External AffairsMs Marisa Adair
Vice President
Communications & Public AffairsMs Christine Tam
Senior Communications Manager
Communications and Public Affairs - Guests
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Dr Ken Hughes
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialist Representative to Shared Care Committee
Ms Sarah Taylor
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Health Employers Association of BC
Dr Tommy Gerschman
President
Specialists of BC
