Leading in Health: Become the Change

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“Become the Change” featuring Maitry Patel.

Maitry is a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) for the Department of Radiation Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She is passionate about learning new skills and exploring possibilities for making meaningful contributions to Canada’s healthcare system. As a health leader in a major academic teaching hospital, Maitry will explore why young leaders of healthcare must take action to induce change and lead by example. Join us on Monday, April 5 for this virtual discussion and networking opportunity.

The HLA’s new “Leading in Health” speaker series explores what it means to be a health leader. Alumni and special guests will share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on key issues happening in healthcare today, and how they are making an impact in the industry. Connect with our community of health leaders by participating in discussions and networking.

About Maitry Patel

Maitry Patel is a Canadian Certified Physician Assistant working in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre since her graduation from the McMaster PA Education Program in 2014. She has been an active member within breast, GU, GI, gyne, CNS including brain metastases, sarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, eye, endocrine, head & neck, and palliative clinics.

In spring 2019, she graduated from the McMaster Emerging Health Leaders program. She is an Instructor within the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University and a Guest Lecturer at the University of Toronto. She serves as the Alternate Director of the Ontario Chapter on the CAPA Board of Directors, and serves in multiple capacities within the Association of PAs in Oncology. In the past, Maitry has been the recipient of CAPA honor roll, excellence in patient experience and excellence in teaching support awards. Maitry is now pursuing an executive MBA at the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto.

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