The University Medical Group (UMG) originated in mid-1972 as the business/accounting office for full-time clinical teaching members of the Faculty of Medicine. On April 13, 1978 a constitution was adopted which formalized the establishment of a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee. Since that time, the UMG has increased its membership from 88 members in 1972, to over 600 members today, and has added a wide range of services which are available to all members.
UMG’s function is to administer the GFT Agreement and operate a business office that supports its members with a variety of services, such as:
- Administrative and clerical support
- Pay and benefits sign-up/support
- Pension plan sign-up/support
- Human resources and labour management services
- Accounting and financial management services
- Manage discount programs
- Manage insurance programs
- Facilitate discussions among members and affiliated organizations
- Research and resolve issues
- Consult, liaise and advocate on behalf of members.
Vision Statement
A community of academic doctors that feel supported while pursuing excellence in their clinical, research, leadership and teaching roles.
Mission Statement
UMG supports academic doctors at the Max Rady College of Medicine and College of Community and Global Health in their professional activities.
Goals
- UMG provides financial services to doctors for their clinical practices and facilitates access to benefit plans.
- UMG provides accounting, payroll and human resource support for departments.
- UMG assists doctors in successfully navigating the University and health systems, while also giving them a collective voice.
Max Rady College of Medicine
- Dr. Peter Nickerson (Dean)
College of Community and Global Health
- Dr. Michelle Driedger – Interim Dean
- Dr. Robert Chase – GFT Rep
- Dr. Pierre Plourde – GFT Rep
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
- Dr. Prakashen Govender – Interim Department Head
- Dr. Virendra Arya – GFT Rep & Executive Committee Member
- Dr. Trevor Lee – GFT Rep
Department of Clinical Health Psychology
- Dr. Lesley Graff – Department Head
- Dr. Anna Marie Carlson – GFT Rep
- Dr. Lesley Ritchie – GFT Rep & Executive Committee Member (Vice President)
Department of Emergency Medicine
- Dr. Paul Ratana – Department Head
- Dr. Wes Palatnick – GFT Rep
Department of Family Medicine
- Dr. Amanda Condon – Department Head
- Dr. Karen Appel – GFT Rep
- Dr. Michael Polan – GFT Rep & Executive Committee Member
Department of Internal Medicine
- Dr. Nick Hajidiacos – Department Head
- Dr. Mahwash Saeed – GFT Rep
- Dr. Versha Banerji – GFT Rep & Executive Committee Member
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Vanessa Poliquin – Department Head
- Dr. Craig Burym – GFT Rep
- Dr. Amanda Morris – GFT Rep
Department of Ophthalmology
- Dr. John Van der Zweep – Department Head
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Dr. Jodi Jones – Department Head and Executive Committee Member
- Dr. Les Garber – GFT Rep
- Dr. Norbert Viallet – GFT Rep
Department of Pathology
- Dr. Gabor Fischer – Department Head
- Dr. Cynthia Santos – GFT Rep
Department of Pediatrics and Child Health
- Dr. Patricia Birk – Department Head
- Dr. Geert ‘t Jong – GFT Rep
- Dr. Maury Pinsk – GFT Rep
Department of Psychiatry
- Dr. Jitender Sareen – Department Head
- Dr. Kurt Skakum – GFT Rep & Executive Committee Member (Past President)
- Dr. Mike Harrington – GFT Rep
Department of Radiology
- Dr. Stephen Ying – Department Head
- Dr. Katya Rozovsky – GFT Rep
- Dr. Jim Butler – GFT Rep
Department of Surgery
- Dr. Ed Buchel – Department Head
- Dr. BJ Hancock – GFT Rep & Executive Committee Member (President)
- Dr. Greg Harding – GFT Rep
University Medical Group
- Ms. Danah Bellehumeur – Board Secretary & Treasurer