Dr. Edward McInnis
Doctor of Medicine in Essa, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Edward McInnis has received numerous honors and awards, including the Prince Edward Island Top Medical Student Scholarship, the Burke Certificate for Promise in Family Medicine, and a Special Citation for Meritorious Service in the Canadian Armed Forces. His research contributions include work on the effects of Prolia in Osteoporosis and presenting on "Physicians in the Military."
His academic roles have included positions such as Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, Senior Post Graduate Clinical Instructor at McMaster University, and Senior Professor and Evaluator at the Canadian Forces School of Physician Assistants in CFB Borden, Ontario.
In his nine years of service as a Lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces and his ongoing role as a Class B reservist for the Royal Canadian Navy, Dr. Edward McInnis has served as a medical officer for soldiers, a member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), a consultant in bio-terrorism medicine, and a liaison officer for the Canadian Armed Forces Physician Assistant Program.
Clinically, he worked as an Emergency Physician at McMaster University Hospital for four years before joining the Wasaga/Angus Community Health Center – Family Practice, where he was Director of Care. In 2010, he joined the Medical Division of the Canadian Armed Forces as a Class B reservist.
Volunteering has always been important to Dr. Edward McInnis. During medical school, he volunteered at the Barrington Street Shelter in Halifax, providing medical exams for people experiencing homelessness. He continued volunteering in shelters in Hamilton and Toronto, assisting individuals in exiting the sex trade and ensuring their safety and education. He has also tutored children in group homes.
He is a committed family man with three daughters and one son. He enjoys spending time with his children, supporting their activities, and volunteering as a minor hockey coach and parent helper. He has been involved with the Simcoe Figure Skating Club and his daughter's dance troop.
A practicing Christian, Dr. Edward McInnis attends Mapleview Christian Church weekly with his children, embodying his faith daily. His diverse career and personal life demonstrate his commitment to medicine, family, sports, and community service.