Today, we are joined by Dr. Catherine Pound, MSc, MPH, MD, FRCPC, Director of Physician Support and Wellness at the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

Dr. Pound joined CMPA as a Physician Advisor in Safe Medical Care Learning in 2021 and became the Director of Physician Support and Wellness in 2023. She is also a pediatrician and researcher, and was an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Ottawa until 2024. Dr. Pound holds master's degrees in epidemiology as well as in public health, with a focus on health policy. Dr. Pound has obtained multiple research grants, and has been published extensively in the areas of medical education, health promotion, and clinical medicine. She has also implemented and led multiple physician wellness programs, both in clinical and administrative settings.

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