Vincent Beswick Escanlar
About Vincent Beswick Escanlar
Vincent Beswick Escanlar is a Flight Surgeon and Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician with extensive experience in various health organizations, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Global Affairs Canada. He has a strong background in preventive medicine, military operations, and health promotion, supported by multiple medical degrees and leadership roles in diverse clinical settings.
Work at Government of Canada
Vincent Beswick Escanlar has been employed at the Government of Canada as a Flight Surgeon and Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician since 2008. In this role, he integrates public health principles with clinical practice, focusing on preventive medicine. His extensive experience in this position spans over 16 years, contributing to various public health initiatives and medical programs.
Education and Expertise
Vincent Beswick Escanlar holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Queen's University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, studying Preventive Medicine from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he earned a Master of Defence Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada from 2019 to 2020. His educational background is complemented by a Family Medicine program at The University of British Columbia from 2006 to 2008 and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Immunology and Canadian Studies from McGill University from 1998 to 2002.
Background in Preventive Medicine
Vincent Beswick Escanlar has a robust background in preventive medicine, having completed multiple residency positions in various organizations. His experience includes working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Defense Health Agency, U.S. Department of State, and the US Navy in 2015 and 2016. These roles involved contributions to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives across diverse settings.
Experience in Public Health and Emergency Medicine
In addition to his role at the Government of Canada, Vincent Beswick Escanlar has been working as a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine physician at Horizon Health Network since 2009. His experience includes integrating into critical care teams, such as at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital's intensive care unit, where he participated in the military Maintenance of Clinical Readiness Programme. This role highlights his commitment to emergency medicine and public health.
Leadership and Advocacy in Health Development
Vincent Beswick Escanlar has demonstrated leadership in health development through his work with city planners and provincial public health departments. He has advocated for health-informed development, emphasizing the importance of integrating public health considerations into urban planning and redevelopment. His experience as a Planning Advisory Committee member in Fredericton from 2010 to 2014 further illustrates his commitment to community health initiatives.