Working Groups

The six Working Groups are Chaired by members of the NCIME Executive Committee and include an Associate Chair who is a resident or early-career physician, and an Elder or Knowledge Keeper. The NCIME staff provides administrative, research and evaluation support, and consultants are utilized as needed for special areas of expertise.

The NCIME Working Groups will continue to provide leadership and support to partners to address areas of common priority as they fulfil their collective responsibilities. The Working Groups will transform Indigenous medical education and contribute to the delivery of culturally safe health care. Each Working Group is led by an NCIME Executive Committee member, aligning areas of expertise with the six priority areas:

Assessment of Indigenous studies, cultural safety, and anti-racism

Chaired by Dr. Marcia Anderson, co-chaired by Dr. Joel Voth
Members: 10

Anti-racism, policies, processes, and implementation support

Chaired by Dr. Mandy Buss, co-chaired by Dr. Brent Young, former chair Dr. Evan Adams
Members: 13

Improving cultural safety in curriculum

Chaired by Dr. Darlene Kitty, former co-chairs Dr. Erik Mandawe and Dr. Jillian Roberge
Members: 12

Indigenous student admissions and transitions

Chaired by Dr. Sarah Funnell, co-chaired by Karhinéhtha’/Cortney Clark
Members: 11

Indigenous faculty recruitment and retention

Chaired by Dr. Lisa Richardson, co-chaired by Dr. Janelle Syring
Members: 7

Indigenous physician wellness and joy in work

Chaired by Dr. Michael Dumont, co-chaired by Dr. Chase McMurren, former chair Dr. Nel Wieman
Members: 10

Total membership for the NCIME Working Groups: 63