Jeff Blackmer
About Jeff Blackmer
Jeff Blackmer serves as the Executive Director of the Canadian Medical Association and is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. He has extensive experience in medical ethics and global health, having held various academic and leadership positions over the years.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Jeff Blackmer has served as the Executive Director of the Canadian Medical Association since 2003. In this role, he has been involved in shaping health policy and advocating for the interests of physicians and patients across Canada. His tenure has spanned 21 years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery and medical ethics in the country. The Canadian Medical Association is a national organization representing physicians and promoting the highest standards of health care.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Blackmer holds multiple degrees in medicine and related fields. He earned his MD from the University of Western Ontario, completing his studies from 1991 to 1995. He also holds a Global EMBA from INSEAD, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. His academic background includes a Master's of Health Science in Bioethics from the University of Toronto and a BSc in Biology from the University of New Brunswick. Additionally, he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Saskatchewan from 1995 to 1999.
Background
Prior to his current roles, Jeff Blackmer held various academic positions. He was an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan from 1999 to 2001 and then at the University of Ottawa from 2001 to 2005. He also served as the Director of Medical Ethics Education at the University of Ottawa from 2003 to 2010. His experience includes leadership roles at the Rick Hansen Foundation, where he directed the Medical Ethics Research Platform from 2003 to 2010.
Achievements
Jeff Blackmer has received several honors for his contributions to the field of medical ethics and international medicine. He was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumnus Award. He has also been recognized with Western University’s Alumni of Distinction Professional Achievement in Medicine Award. His work includes authoring numerous national and global health policies and serving as an expert advisor to organizations such as the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
International Engagement
Jeff Blackmer chairs various international working groups focused on global health issues. His expertise has led him to be an invited lecturer and visiting professor at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and the University of Notre Dame. His involvement in global health initiatives reflects his commitment to addressing health challenges on an international scale.