Jennifer Gillis-Doyle

MD, CCFP(PC), FRCPC

Jennifer Anne Gillis-Doyle

Fredericton, New Brunswick
Palliative medicine

Area 7, Division B
(NEW BRUNSWICK)

Key skills and experience

Governance

Leadership

Patient safety

World of medicine

Having transitioned from a comprehensive family medicine practitioner to the focused role as a palliative care consultant, Dr. Jennifer Gillis-Doyle has gained a unique perspective on healthcare delivery over the past 16 years. She brings extensive knowledge from her practice in both rural and urban settings, working within fee-for-service and salaried models of care.

As a medical educator, Dr. Gillis-Doyle is committed to safe medical care, and has served as the chair of the CMPA Safe Medical Care Committee, which oversaw the launch of the online resident education programs. She also contributed to numerous other CMPA committees, including the CMPA Culture Sub-committee, which layed the foundation for governance oversight of organizational and governance culture.

The CMPA Nominating Committee highly values Dr. Gillis-Doyle’s deep knowledge about end-of-life care complexities, along with her governance experience, leadership, and mentoring roles.

Relevant experience

Practice Appointments

Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

Consultant, Palliative Care
2014-

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Family Physician, Palliative Care
2008-2014

The Medical Centre, Peterborough

Family Physician
2007-2009

Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre

Family Physician
2006-2007

Moncton Medical Clinic

Family Physician
2005-2006

Professional Appointments

Palliative Clinical Services Group

Member
2016-

Dalhousie University

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
2014-

Saegis - a member of the CMPA family

Board Member
2021-2022

Horizon Health Network, Physician Privacy Advisory Group

Member
2017-2020

Hospice Fredericton

Board Member
2017-2018

New Brunswick Hospice Palliative Care Association

Secretary/Treasurer
2015-2017

Queen's University

Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
2010-2014

CMPA Appointments

Human Resources and Compensation Committee
2024-
Case Review Committee
2024-
Executive Committee
2022-
Council
2016-
Nominating Committee
2023-2024
Member and Stakeholder Relations Committee
2022-2023
Culture Sub-committee (Chair 2022 - )
2020-2023
Saegis Board of Directors
2021-2022
Pension Committee
2021-2022
Human Resources and Compensation Committee
2021-2022
Safe Medical Care Committee (Chair 2019 - 2022)
2018-2022
Nominating Committee
2019-2021
Pension Committee
2016-2019
Human Resources and Compensation Committee
2016-2019
Extent of Assistance Committee
2016-2018