Dr. Newbery is the inaugural Assistant Dean of Physician Workforce Strategy. In this role, she works with faculty, communities and other partner organizations to support strategic initiatives to enhance the physician workforce for Northern Ontario.

A rural generalist family physician of 25 years in the community of Marathon, she has held leadership roles in primary care, the hospital sector, the OCFP and the NW LHIN. She brings her knowledge of Northern Ontario and the health care system to her service in this role.

With over 30 years in leadership roles across a variety of industries, Daniel Labonté, as the CEO of MD Financial Management is focused on the customer experience and its alignment with a brand’s value. He believes strongly in the power of trust, in cultivating deep relationships, and in always striving to achieve more. He is passionate about MD’s mission to help Canada’s physicians achieved their financial well-being. This is both a professional and personal commitment— his daughter is currently completing her medical degree.

Dr. Verma is the Dean, President and CEO of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. She currently sits on the boards of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Health Sciences North Research Institute in Sudbury, and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada.

She is a former Vice President, Education at the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. Prior to this role, she was the Associate Vice-Provost, Relations with Health Care Institutions and Special Advisor to the Dean of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Verma was also bestowed the title of Professor Emerita in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Toronto.

As a family physician (McMaster University, 1991), lawyer (University of Ottawa, 1981) and Canadian diplomat, Dr. Verma practised international mediation with the foreign service of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sudan and Ethiopia.

Dr. Verma is known for her commitment to equity, diversity and advocacy for marginalized, underserved populations. In her current role, she has spearheaded and nurtured tangible values, action-based campaigns, educational awareness and regional initiatives supporting truth and reconciliation, wellness, Indigenous health and access to health care in rural and remote areas of Northern Ontario.

Dr. Lee completed her medical degree at Western University, and Family and Emergency medicine certification at the University of Ottawa.

She completed a Masters degree in Health Science (Education) at the University of Toronto, as well as the Physician Leadership Development certificate program with the Schulich School of Business.

Prior to joining the CMPA, she was the Director of Education, at the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre, Mount Sinai Hospital.

While at the University of Toronto, she served as the Director for the SEME (Supplemental Emergency Medicine Experience) fellowship, a CPD program created to enhance comprehensive primary care delivery in rural and smaller communities.

Nationally, she has served with organizations including the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). She has been the recipient of a number of awards in recognition for her long-standing contributions to medicine and teaching.

She continues to practice emergency medicine at the Ottawa Hospital.

Debora is an Early Career Education Specialist with MD Financial Management and her main goal is to provide financial literacy and practical information that will help Residents through the major transitions in their career. She will explain major financial concepts that are relevant to your current career stage so you can get a better understanding of how that will impact you and your family and how you can prepare yourself for what’s ahead.

Hayley Harlock is the founder of The Flipside Life (TFSL), and an advocate for physician families. Hayley is married to a vascular surgeon and a mom to three school-aged children. Hayley holds a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University and previously practiced as a medical social worker at the Hospital for Sick Children.

After personally experiencing the gap in support available for physician families, Hayley founded The Flipside Life in 2019. Hayley’s personal and professional experience, coupled with her natural ability to connect with others and her determination to improve the experience of physician families, uniquely positions her to lead the TFSL community. Hayley now spends her days championing physician families as the CEO of The Flipside Life.

Dr. John Coccimiglio completed his undergraduate medical education and family medicine residency at NOSM. Devoted to living and working in the region, Dr. Coccimiglio now practices as a family physician in acute and long term care in Thunder Bay.

Dr. Coccimiglio has been recognized throughout the years for his academic excellence, clinical teaching, research and volunteer work. He attributes his achievements and work ethic to the academic and clinical experiences he obtained while student at NOSM.

Adam is General Counsel for the OMA and the Executive Director of Legal and Governance, which provides trusted advice and assistance to OMA staff, Board, Executive Committee, Council, OMA Committees, Bi-Lateral OMA/MOHLTC Committees and Sections. Legal and Governance also advises physicians on a wide range of legal issues including practice arrangements, employment issues, privacy of personal information and personal health information, as well as interpretation of legislation relevant in a health-care setting. The department also assists in the negotiation of physician services agreements and negotiation of various non-fee-for-service funding agreements with the Ontario MOHLTC.

Adam is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2012.

As part of a small team of OMA staff working remotely from the OMA, Richard has been working with and supporting physician leaders, OMA members and health system stakeholders in Northern Ontario since 2007. He is the primary point of contact for physicians when they want to access the support and services of the OMA. Richard supports the implementation of OMA priorities and activities in the North and helps to inform members about OMA initiatives, products, services and policy positions and identifies issues for the OMA to resolve on behalf of members. Prior to joining the OMA Richard worked with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Regional Office which included Northern Health Programs. He is a lifelong resident of Northern Ontario.

Elina is an Early Career Education Specialist with MD Financial Management. She joined the MD family six years ago with the purpose of helping physicians better navigate the financial literacy world at each stage of their careers. She comes from a family of physicians and has a deep understanding of the physician universe and its challenges. Her goal is to make sure physicians and their families have the right financial tools to move forward with confidence into the next stage of their life.

Rachel has been with CaRMS since September 2014. As a Client Services Coordinator, she liaises with and promotes positive relationships with stakeholders and represents CaRMS at various events. She also provides informative presentations to potential applicants on the R-1 match process through school visits and is responsible for applicant, undergraduate and postgraduate communications

Dr. Plamondon is from Kapuskasing, having also grown up in communities along the HWY 11 corridor between Hearst and Smooth Rock Falls. He worked as a front-line worker in primary industries before moving into roles of training and development, then human resources. He served as a board member with the local Centré Communautaire and with the physician recruitment committee before venturing off to medical school to fill the local gap.

He has returned to Kapuskasing as a rural family medicine resident with NOSM, currently PGY1. His passion for rural and remote, Francophone, and Indigenous healthcare is strong. His clinical interests are in care of the elderly, palliative, emergency and hospitalist care. He also loves procedures and minor surgery… and many other things.

Dr. Ng is a first year NOSM pediatrics resident. The majority of her time is spent at Health Sciences North in Sudbury and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. Originally from Ottawa, Pam completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto. She completed medical school in Toronto as well.

Pam is interested in the intersectionality between child health, community outreach and the social determinants of health. She is excited to continue working with diverse families in Northern Ontario.

Dr. Anjali Oberai has been a rural generalist for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of Calgary FM residency program in 1995. After doing several locums across the country, she settled in Wawa, ON and has been working and playing there since 1998. Her practice includes clinic, ER, inpatients, low risk OB and stress testing. She and her husband (and kids) have also spent tie working in Ethiopia with CUSO and CPAR.

At NOSM, she holds the position of Enhanced Skills Program Director and Co-Section Chair for Family Medicine. When not at work, she can be found outside enjoying the beauty of Northern Ontario