A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Vice Dean, Health Engagement, for a five-year term effective to August 31, 2029.
Dr. Jones is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Most recently, he served as Associate Dean, Fraser, where he supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution to the Fraser region, including the MD Undergraduate Program’s Fraser Medical Cohort and the Master of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Jones previously served as Regional Medical Director of Anesthesiology at Fraser Health, and currently practices at Delta Hospital.
As Vice Dean, Health Engagement, Dr. Jones will work in partnership with the provincial health authorities, health system organizations, government, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, communities and industry to advance our shared priorities and further the goals of the Faculty’s strategic plan.
Dr. Jones’ appointment follows the leadership of Dr. Mike Allard, who held the role from its creation in 2018 through to March, 2024. Previous to this, Dr. Allard served as Head of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine from 2010. I wish to recognize Dr. Allard’s outstanding leadership, especially during his time as the inaugural Vice Dean, Health Engagement. He worked in close partnership with Indigenous leaders and communities to develop the Faculty of Medicine’s Response and commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, and later to advance key community partnership projects, such as the historic signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty and the Australian National University, as well as the Drone Transport Initiative. I wish to thank Dr. Allard for his exceptional contributions.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jones on his appointment.
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