Mary Therese Yates
About Mary Therese Yates
Mary Therese Yates is a faculty member at the Physician Manager Institute of the Canadian Medical Association, where she has worked since 1997. She has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations and has a strong background in education and organizational development.
Current Role at Canadian Medical Association
Mary Therese Yates serves as a Faculty Member at the Physician Manager Institute within the Canadian Medical Association. She has held this position since 1997, contributing to the development of physician leadership and management skills. Her role involves designing and delivering educational programs that address the challenges faced by physician leaders.
Previous Experience at Ontario Medical Association
From 2009 to 2014, Mary Therese Yates worked at the Ontario Medical Association as the Director of the Physician Workplace Support Program. In this role, she focused on enhancing the work environment for physicians, providing support and resources to address workplace challenges.
Background in Hospital Administration
Mary Therese Yates has extensive experience in hospital administration, having served as the Director of Staff Development at York Central Hospital from 1986 to 1992. She also held the position of Director of Organization Development at the same hospital from 2001 to 2010. Her work in these roles involved overseeing staff training and development initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
Mary Therese Yates earned her Master of Education (MEd) in Organization Development from the University of Toronto, studying from 1984 to 1988. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Guelph, where she studied from 1974 to 1978. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational development and human resources.
Course Development and Curriculum Design
Mary Therese Yates co-designed and delivers a course titled 'Managing Disruptive Behaviour: A Rational Approach for Physician Leaders'. She has also authored a web-enabled learning module called 'Dealing with Difficult Physicians' in collaboration with Paul Farnan, MD. Her expertise extends to curriculum design and quality improvement, which she provides at Align Associates.