OTTAWA, Jan. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Dr. Brian Brodie, Chair of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Board of Directors, is pleased to announce Tim Smith as Chief Executive Officer of the CMA.
Tim Smith has held this position in an acting capacity since December 2013.
"Over the past year, Tim has demonstrated both the ability and capacity to lead the organization. Under his leadership the organization has seen a significant culture shift and a fresh and exciting approach towards delivering greater member value."
Tim has spent the last 25 years working with and leading physicians across Canada. He has spent the last 17 years leading strategic and operational activities within the CMA and its subsidiaries. Over the past year, under Tim's leadership, the CMA underwent a restructuring that saw the creation of a new subsidiary; a transformation of its General Council meeting; and the launch of a new corporate website.
Tim has a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Ottawa as well as a Certificate in Healthcare Administration from the University of Saskatchewan.
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is the national voice of Canadian physicians. Founded in 1867, the CMA is a voluntary professional organization representing more than 80,000 of Canada's physicians and comprising 12 provincial and territorial medical associations and 60 national medical organizations. CMA's mission is helping physicians care for patients. The CMA will be the leader in engaging and serving physicians and be the national voice for the highest standards for health and health care.
SOURCE Canadian Medical Association
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Lucie Boileau, Senior Advisor Communications and Public Outreach, Canadian Medical Association, Email: [email protected], Tel: 613-731-8610 ext. 1266, Cell: 613-447-0866
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