Dr. Damon Ramsey
About Dr. Damon Ramsey
Dr. Damon Ramsey is the Chief Product Officer at TELUS Health and an Associate Clinical Instructor at The University of British Columbia, with a background in medicine and cognitive systems.
Current Role at TELUS Health
Dr. Damon Ramsey currently holds the position of Chief Product Officer at TELUS Health based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He joined TELUS Health in December 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the product strategy and development, ensuring that TELUS Health's offerings meet the needs of both patients and healthcare providers.
Academic Role at The University of British Columbia
Dr. Ramsey is also serving as an Associate Clinical Instructor at The University of British Columbia. Based in the Vancouver area, his role involves contributing to the education and training of medical students, leveraging his extensive background in medicine and healthcare systems.
Co-Founder of InputHealth
Dr. Damon Ramsey co-founded InputHealth in 2012 and served as the CEO until its acquisition by TELUS Health in 2020. During his tenure, he led the company for eight years, focusing on transforming patient care through innovative digital health solutions. InputHealth’s platform aimed to streamline healthcare workflows and enhance patient engagement.
Medical Background and Education
Dr. Ramsey has a robust background in medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from McMaster University, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cognitive Systems at The University of British Columbia from 2004 to 2006. This interdisciplinary education provided him with a deep understanding of both medical sciences and cognitive systems.
Clinical Experience at St Paul's Hospital, UBC
From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Damon Ramsey worked as a Family Medicine practitioner at St Paul's Hospital, UBC. In this capacity, he provided comprehensive medical care to patients, gaining practical experience that would later inform his contributions to digital health and medical education.