Carrie Kollias MD FRCSC

Medical Training and Experience:

Community orthopedic surgeon working in Lethbridge, AB since 2012 with an elective focus on adult limb deformity correction and pediatric orthopedics

Fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery (Royal Childrens Hospital in Melbourne, Australia)

Fellowship in adult & pediatric limb deformity correction (Melbourne, Australia)

Orthopedic surgery residency, University of Calgary (2010)

Medical school, University of Calgary (2005)

Other Experience: Current member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Regional Advisory Committee (RAC1) (AB/BC/YT/NT)

Preceptor for University of Calgary Orthopedic Residency Training program (ongoing)

Prior work in multiple developing countries (Haiti, Malawi, Ecuador, Angola)

Lethbridge Surgical Society annual meeting organizer (ongoing)

Calgary Medical Students Association Vice-President (class of 2005)

Motivation for running: I have been encouraged to run for CPSA council by colleagues who know that I take very seriously the necessity to maintain our integrity as physicians. Effective self-regulation is what sets physicians apart from other groups of service-providers in our society. It is at the core of our legitimacy as doctors. If self-regulation is not done effectively, this threatens us all. I believe we need to build upon the current processes in place to effectively self-regulate in an authentic way, whether that be in early, mid or late practice to maintain standards and appropriately care for patients. Likewise, in the climate of vexatious complaints against physicians, we must also be fair and maintain our integrity.

In my community orthopedic practice in Lethbridge I am passionate about my community and I value the close working relationships that I have with other docs. I am well acquainted with the specific challenges that physicians working outside of academic centres have, both in physical resources and personnel. From a personal standpoint I recently entered into a 2/3 time practice-sharing arrangement with two other colleagues, and this allows me the time to effectively contribute in an administrative and leadership capacity. I am also a wife and a mother and I understand the challenges that physicians face in trying to balance their lives. My leadership style is a collaborative one and try to genuinely understand the motivations of other people.

Thank you for your consideration. I hope to serve in order to maintain and improve our profession's legitimacy in Alberta.