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CURRICULUM VITAE

MICHAEL WEST, MD, BSc (Med), PhD, FRCSC, FACS

Michael West, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACSProfessor and Head, Section of Neurosurgery

University of ManitobaGB127D-820 Sherbrook Street

Winnipeg, MB Canada R3A 1R9________________________________________________________________________________________

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

DEGREES: MD - 1973, University of ManitobaBSc Medicine - 1973, University of ManitobaPhD Physiology - 1980, University of Manitoba

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL: 1964-1967 Vincent Massey Collegiate,Winnipeg

PREMEDICAL EDUCATION: 1967-1969 University of Manitoba,Faculty of Sciences, Winnipeg

MEDICAL SCHOOL: 1969-1973 University of Manitoba,Winnipeg

INTERNSHIP: 1973-1974 Health Sciences Centre,Winnipeg (straight surgery)

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION: 1974-1975 Resident in General Surgery1975-1979 Resident in Neurosurgery1976-1980 PhD Candidate, Department of

Physiology, Faculty of Medicine

University of Manitoba

FELLOWSHIPS: 1979-1980 Medical Research Council ofCanada Fellowship (Physiology)

1980-1981 McLaughlin Traveling Fellowship(Neurosurgery)

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

CLINICAL PRACTICE: July 1981 to present

PAST ACADEMIC: Visiting Instructor in Neurosurgery,University of California at San Francisco (1980)Dr. Charles Wilson

Visiting Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery,Northwestern University of Chicago (1981)Dr. Anthony Raimondi

Fellow in Neurosurgery, University Hospital,University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario (1981) Dr. Charles Drake

Lecturer, Department of Surgery (Section ofNeurosurgery) University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1981-1982)

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery(Section of Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1982-1989)

Associate Professor, Department of Surgery (Section of Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1989-1994)

CURRENT ACADEMIC: Professor and Head, Department of Surgery(Section of Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (2000-present)

Co-Director, Winnipeg Centre for Gamma Knife Surgery

Co-Director, Centre for Cerebrovascular Disease

PAST HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood, Ohio

Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio

Lutheran Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Staff Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

PRESENT HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: Admitting and Surgical PrivilegesHealth Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, ManitobaConsulting PrivilegesSt. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba

MEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaNeurosurgery (1979) Fellow

Canadian Neurosurgical Society

American Board of Neurological Surgery(September 7, 1984), Diplomate

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences

Fellow of American College of Surgeons

Canadian Medical Association

Manitoba Medical Association

College of Physicians and Surgeons (Manitoba)

The Society of Neurological Surgeons (Member)

American College of Surgeons

RESEARCH – PAST AND PRESENT

1. Results of carotid endarterectomy without intraoperative shunting and different anesthetic techniques.

2. Treatment of cerebral vasospasm complicating ruptured intracranial aneurysms.

3. Craniofacial surgery for congenital and acquired lesions (with Dr. M. F. Stranc - Plastic Surgeon).

4. Surgical Investigator, North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial.

5. The use of Tirilazad in prevention of vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage; a CooperativeAneurysm Study; local principal investigator (Winnipeg, Canada).

6. Surgical Investigator for the International Study of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms (Winnipeg,Canada).

7. Surgical Investigator for Efficacy Study of Intracisternal Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rt-PA) in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (Winnipeg, Canada).

8. Management of low grade gliomas; criteria for surgical excision and long-term follow-up.

9. Assessment of long-term results of radical orbital decompression to treat optic nerve compression resulting from Graves’ ophthalmopathy.

10. Pathophysiology, monitoring, and treatment of intracranial hypertension.

11. Cranial CT Angiography as a primary diagnostic measure in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

12. Intracranial hemorrhage and infectious intracranial aneurysm in bacterial endocarditis.

13. External ventricular drain infection study to identify the incidence and the site of infection.

14. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy used to study patients who have glial tumors; at the time of diagnosis, shortly after Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and at intervals following Gamma Knife treatment. Outcomes following Gamma Knife Surgery for Intracranial Lesions

AWARDS

June 1969: David Soudack Prize (Highest standing in Zoology)

May 1977: Dr. Harry Micay Memorial Award, University ofManitoba, Department of Surgery. (Highest standingin General Surgery)

October 1978: 1st Prize - American College of Surgeons ResidentPresentations (Best research paper)

October 1979: 1st Prize - American College of Surgeons ResidentPresentations (Best research paper)

March 1980: Davis & Geck Award in Surgery, University of Manitoba, Department of Surgery (Highest standingof surgery residents)

June 1981: Eleanor Clarke Award in Neurosurgery, NorthwesternUniversity (Best clinical research paper)

September 1988: Most outstanding teacher, University of ManitobaMedical Students Association

April 1994: Educator of the Year AwardProfessional Association of Residents and Interns ofManitoba

PUBLICATIONS

1. Downie JW, LaBella FS, and West M: An insoluble, dityrosine-containing protein from uterus. Biochem Biophys Acta 263:604-609, 1972

2. Parkison D, West M: Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage first from an intracranial and then from a spinal arteriovenous malformation. Case Report. J. Neurosurg. 44:965-968, 1977.

3. Parkinson D, West M and Pathiraja T. Concussion: Comparison of humans and rats. Neurosurg.3:176-180, 1978.

4. Parkinson D, West M: Giant cystic craniopharyngioma: Case Report. Can. J. Neurol. Sci.6:363-365, 1979.

5. Parkinson D, West M: Traumatic intracranial aneurysms. J. Neurosurg. 52:11-20, 1980.

6. Parkinson D, West M: Lesions of the cavernous plexus region. Youmans JR (ed.) NeurologicalSurgery W.B. Saunders (Philadelphia), pp. 3004-3023, 1982.

7. West M, LaBella FS, Havlicek V and Parkinson D: Changes in the opiate receptor produced byexperimental concussion in the non-anaesthetized rat. Can. Fed. Biol. Sci. 23:50, 1980, (Abst.).

8. West M, Havlicek V and Sundmark BC: Chronic stress induces increased brain immunoreactive B-endorphin content, which is prevented by hypophysectomy. Soc. Neurosci. Abstract. 6:541, 1980.

9. West M, Parkinson D and Havlicek V: Spectral analysis of the electroencephalographic response toconcussion (stage 1 and 2) in the non-anaesthetized rat. Proc. Can. Congr. Neurol. Sci. 15:106, 1980.(Abst.)

10. Kato N, West M and Havlicek V: Effect of hypophysectomy on immunoreactive somatostatin in the rathypothalamic and extrahypothalamic brain. Physiologist 23 (4): 110, 1980. (Abst.)

11. West M, LaBella FS, Havlicek V and Parkinson D: Cerebral concussion in rats rapidly induces hypothalamic-specific effects on opiate and cholinergic receptors. Brain Research. 225:271-277, 1981.

12. West M, Parkinson D and Havlicek V: Spectral analysis of the electroencephalographic response toexperimental concussion. E.E.G. Clin. Neurophysiol. 53:192-200, 1982.

13. Havlicek V, West M, Kato N and Friesen HG: Beta-endorphin and central nervous system in CurrentStatus of Endorphins and Opiate Antagonists in Psychiatry. Eds. N.S. Shah and A.G. Donald, PlenumPress, New York. pp 127-157, 1982.

14. Shah KR, Havlicek V, West M and LaBella FS: Concussion in rats causes an immediate change in occupancy, but not affinity of hypothalamic cholinergic receptors. Brain Research. 223:414-416, 1982.

15. Sikand GS, West M, Friesen HG and Havlicek V: Increased cortical extracellular potassium concentration (K+): Correlation with reversible traumatic unconsciousness. Soc. Neurosci. 8:972, 1982. (Abst.)

16. Higuchi T, Shah KR, Kato N, West M, Wada JS and Friesen HG: Immunoreactive somatostatin levels inbrain regions of electrically kindled vs. chemically kindled rats. Soc. Neurosci. 8:67, 1982. (Abst.)

17. Shah KR, Higuchi T and West M: Effect of Haloperidol in gerbils following unilateral carotid arteryligation. Can. Fed. Biol. Sci. 26:165, 1983. (Abst.)

18. Kasper S, West, M, Fewer D and Cowden EA: Secretion of a potent growth factor for chondrocyteproliferation from human pituitary tumors in tissue culture. The Endocrine Society, 1983. (Abst.)

19. Shah KR, West M: Prenatal exposure to ethanol alters (3H) naloxone binding in rat striatum. Eur. J. Pharmacol. 90: 445-447, 1983.

20. Shah KR, West M: The effect of concussion on cerebral uptake of 2-deoxy-D-glucose in rat.Neuroscience Letters. 40:287-91, 1983.

21. Higuchi T, Shah KR, Sikand GS, West M and Friesen HG: Changes in brain immunoreactive somato-statin following lidocaine-induced kindling in rat. Neuropharmacology. 23:1311-1314, 1984.

22. Shah KR, West M: Behavioral changes in rat following perinatal exposure to ethanol. Neurosci.Letters. 45:145-148, 1984.

23. Hobson DE, Anderson BA, Carr I and West M: Primary lymphoma of the central nervous system: Manitoba experience and literature review. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 13:55-61, 1986.

24. Reddy K, West M: Carotid endarterectomy without shunts and electrophysiologic monitoring. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 13:196, 1986. (Abst.)

25. Reddy K, West M and Anderson B: Carotid endarterectomy without indwelling shunts and intraoperative electrophysiologic monitoring. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 14:131-135, 1987.

26. Reddy K, West M and McClarty B: Multiple intracerebral arteriovenous malformations. Surg. Neurol.27:495-499, 1987.

27. Cardoso ER, West M: Modified Mayo-Adams self-retraining retractor for carotid endarterectomy. Surg. Neurol. 27:438, 1987.

28. West M, Stranc MF and Lockwood AP: Radical 4-wall orbital decompression for malignantexophthalmos. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. May 1987. p. 302. (Abst.)

29. Petruk KC, West M, Mohr GC, et al.: Nimodipine treatment in poor grade aneurysm patients. Resultsof multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J. Neurosurg. 68:505-517, 1988.

30. Stranc MF, West M: A 4-wall orbital decompression for dysthyroid orbitopathy. J. Neurosurg.68:671-677, 1988.

31. Reddy K, Fewer HD, West M and Hill NC: Slit ventricle syndrome with aqueduct stenosis: thirdventriculostomy as definitive treatment. Neurosurg. 23:756-759, 1988.

32. Murphy PR, Myal Y, Sato Y, Sato R, West M and Friesen HG: Elevated expression of basic fibroblastgrowth factor messenger ribonucleic acid in acoustic neuromas. Molecular Endocrinology 3:225-231, 1989.

33. Dolynchuk K, Teskey J and West M: Intrathoracic meningocele associated with neurofibromatosis. Case report. Neurosurg. 27:485-487, 1990.

34. Kaufmann AM, Reddy KKV, West M and Halliday WJ: Alkaptonuric ochronosis and multiple intracranial aneurysms. Surg. Neurol. 33:213-216, 1990.

35. Reddy K, Lesiuk H, West M and Fewer D: False aneurysm of the carotid artery: a complication of trans-sphenoidal surgery. Surg. Neurol. 33:142-145, 1990.

36. Reddy K, Furer M, West M and Hamonic M: Carotid artery dissection secondary to seatbelt trauma. Case report. J. Trauma 30:630-633, 1990.

37. Parkinson D, West M: Lesions of the cavernous plexus region. In Youmans JR (ed.) NeurologicalSurgery. Volume 5, 3rd Edition, W.B. Saunders (Philadelphia) pp. 3351-3370, 1990.

38. West M, Stranc M: Craniofacial reconstruction employing the “Floating Forehead” concept. AmericanAssociation of Neurological Surgeons. p. 392. Abstract. 1990.

39. Kaufmann AM, Reddy K, West M and Sutherland G: Surgical management of unruptured intracranialaneurysms. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 17:238, 1990.

40. Stranc MF, West M: Surgical treatment of thyrotoxic exophthalmos (letter). Plastic & ReconstructiveSurgery. 86(3):608-9, 1990.

41. West M, Fewer D: The management of malignant astrocytomas by computer-guided sterotactic biopsyand radiation. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 18:231, 1991. (Abst.).

42. Furer M, West M: Radiographic diagnosis and stereotactic biopsy in planning therapy for intracranialmass lesions. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 18:246, 1991 (Abst.).

43. Reddy K, Fewer D and West M: Complications of the Transsphenoidal Approach to Sellar Lesions. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 18:463-466, 1991.

44. Stranc MF, West M: The frontal approach to the cranial base. Manitoba Med. 62:89-91, 1992.

45. West M, Stranc MF: Craniofacial surgery in infancy and childhood. Manitoba Med. 62:100-102, 1992.

46. Asfora WT, West M, McClarty B: Angiography of encephalomyosynangiosis and superficial temporalartery to middle cerebral artery anastomosis in Moyamoya disease. AJNR 14:29-30, 1993.

47. Kaufmann AM, Halliday WC, West M and Fewer D: Periodontoid synovial cyst (Ganglion). Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 20(S):62, 1992. (Abst.).

48. Reddy KKV, West M, DeVilliers R: Experience with the use of lumboperitoneal shunts as primary treatment for cranial cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 20(S):63, 1993. (Abst.).

49. Furer MG, West M, Stranc M: Orbital decompression for visual loss secondary to dysthyroid orbitopathy. American Association of Neurological Surgeons, p. 133. Abstract 1995.

50. Findlay JM, Kassell NF, Weir BKA, Haley EC, Kongable G, Germanson T, Truskowski L, Alves WM,Holness RO, Knuckey NW, Yonas H, Steinberg GK, West M, Winn HR, Ferguson G: A randomizedtrial of intraoperative, intracisternal tissue plasminogen activator for the prevention of vasospasm. Neurosurgery, 37:168-178, 1995.

51. Mutch WA, White IW, Donen N, Thomson IR, Rosenbloom M, Cheang M, West M: Haemodynamicinstability and myocardial ischaemia during carotid endarterectomy: a comparison of propofol and isoflurane. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia. 42:577-87, 1995.

52. Kaufmann AN, Halliday WD, West M, Fewer D, Ross I: Periodontoid synovial cyst causing cervico-medullary compression. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 23:227-230, 1996.

53. West M, Stranc M; Long term results of four-wall orbital decompression for Graves’ ophthalmopathy.British Journal of Plastic Surgery. 50:507-516, 1997

54. West M; Routine scalp shave for cranial procedures is not necessary. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 27:Suppl.2-S12, 2000

55. West M; Single stage surgical excision of high-grade brain arteriovenous malformations. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 27:Suppl.2-S38, 2000

56. West M; Single stage surgical excision of high-grade brain arteriovenous malformations. Congress of Neurological Surgeons, September 2000, San Antonio Texas

57. Harrison GS, West M. Subarachnoid hemorrhages. Chapter in Encyclopedia of Neurological Sciences (ed. M. Welch et al) Academic Press. In press. 2001 16 pp.

58. West M. Single stage surgical excision of high-grade brain arteriovenous malformations. Department of Surgery Research Symposium, University of Manitoba, May 2001.

59. Kass M, West M. Cranial CT Angiography as a Primary Diagnostic Measure in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.

60. Parr A, West M. Intracranial Hemorrhage and Infectious Intracranial Aneurysm in Bacterial Endocarditis. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.

61. Kaufmann AM, West M. Concurrent Double Craniotomy. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.

62. Kaufmann AM, West M. Feasibility of the Gamma Knife. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.

63. West M, Kaufmann AM, Schroeder G, Kazina C, Nesbit J, Long H. Gamma Knife Surgery in the Management of Vestibular Schwannomas. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. May 2005.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Grant Reviewer, Canadian Institutes of Health Research. 2003 – continuing.

Abstract Reviewer, Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, 2003-continuing.

Member, American Heart Association (Stroke Council). 2002 – 2005..

Chair, Neurosurgery Specialty Committee, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. June 2002-continuing.

President of the Manitoba Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, September 2002 – September 2003.

External Manuscript Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2001-2002.

Member of the Scientific Program Committee for the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Winnipeg 2002.

Professor and Chairman of the Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, September 2000.

Chairman of the Scientific Program Committee for the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Winnipeg, 1992.

Member of the Scientific Program Committee for the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences 1991-1993 inclusive

Clinical Investigator of the North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial leading to the publications: 1. Beneficial effect of carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients with high-grade stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine 325:445-453 (August 15), 1991.2. Benefit of carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic moderate or severe stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine 339:1415-1425, 1999.

Clinical Investigator of the Cooperative Aneurysm Study.Publications include:

1. Haley E.C., Jr., Kassell, N.F., Torner J.C., et al. A randomized controlled trial ofhigh dose intravenous Nicardipine in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A reportof the Cooperative Aneurysm study. Journal of Neurosurgery 78:537-547, 1993.

2. Haley, E.C., Jr., Kassell N.F., Torner J.C., et al. A randomized controlled trial ofNicardipine in subarachnoid hemorrhage: angio-graphic and transcranial Dopplerultrasound results. A report of the Cooperative Aneurysm study. Journal of Neuro-surgery 78:548-553, 1993.

3. Haley, E.C., Jr., Kassell N.F., Alves, Wayne M., Ph.D., Weir, Bryce K.A., M.D., Hansen, Carolyn Apperson, M. Stat., et al. Phase II trial of Tirilazad in aneurysmalsubarachnoid hemorrhage. A report of the Cooperative Aneurysm study. Journal ofNeurosurgery 82: 786-790, 1995.

Clinical Investigator of the International Study of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms.Publication: Unruptured intracranial aneurysms-risk of rupture and risks of surgical intervention. New England Journal of Medicine 339:1725-1733, 1999

Provincial Council Representative Canadian Neurosurgical Society (1993-1994).

Member of the Examining Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) for Neurological Surgery (1994-1998).

Editorial Advisory Board. Neurologic Emergencies – Worldwide Studies. 1990 – 1994.

INVITED SPEAKER

1. TITLE Chairman of the Platform Session on “Neuro Oncology”

SPONSOR XXVIth Meeting of the Annual Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences

DATE June 21, 1991

LOCATION Halifax, Nova Scotia

2. TITLE Current Status of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring

SPONSOR The Canadian Critical Care Society/Symposium entitled, “Neurological Perspectivesin the ICU”

DATE September 22, 1991

LOCATION Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada - Annual Meeting in Quebec City

3. TITLE Identifying and Controlling Risk Factors for Secondary Brain Damage Following Head Injury Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons

DATE April 10, 1992

LOCATION Seminar entitled “Management of Neurological Emergencies” – San Fransisco

4. TITLE Surgical Treatment of Exophthalmos

SPONSOR Section of Neurosurgery, University of South Dakota School of Medicine(Visiting Professor)

DATE November 17-19, 1993

LOCATION Sioux Falls, South Dakota

5. TITLE Monitoring and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure

SPONSOR Canadian Neuro Critical Care Society

DATE June 26, 1994

LOCATION St. John’s Newfoundland

6. TITLE Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgery

SPONSOR Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Therapists

DATE June 27, 1994

LOCATION Winnipeg, Manitoba

7. TITLE Advances in Surgical Treatment of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations

SPONSOR McMaster University, Department of SurgeryResident Research DayKeynote Speaker

DATE October 6, 2000

LOCATION Hamilton, Ontario

8. TITLE Current Neurosurgical Interventions for Cerebral Aneurysms & ArteriovenousMalformations

SPONSOR Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of ManitobaGrand Rounds Speaker

DATE May 28, 2001


9. TITLE Advances in the Management of Cerebral Aneurysms: How Can We Improve Outcomes?

SPONSOR CANN (Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses)

DATE September 10, 2001


10. TITLE Cerebral Aneurysm Angioplasty and the use of Transcranial Doppler

SPONSOR Neurosvascular Education DayUniversity of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba

DATE November 9, 2001


11. TITLE Gamma Knife Surgery. Visiting Professor.

SPONSOR Department of Neurosurgery

DATE October 2002.


12. TITLE CT Angiography in the Management of Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms.

SPONSOR Department of Neurosurgery

DATE October 2002.


13. TITLE Stroke in a Rural Setting

SPONSOR Continuing Medical Education

DATE May 20, 2003

LOCATION Minnedosa, Manitoba

13. TITLE Neurosurgery with the Gamma Knife

SPONSOR Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists – Building Images ConferenceAnnual Meeting

DATE June 16, 2003


14. TITLE Which Intracranial Hemorrhages Should Be Assessed by a Neurosurgeon?

SPONSOR Canadian Association of Emergency PhysiciansAnnual Meeting

DATE June 16, 2003


15. TITLE Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

SPONSOR Day Surgery Symposium




SPONSOR Pfizer Canada Discovery Days in Health Sciences




SPONSOR Continuing Medical Education, Victoria General Hospital



18. TITLE Gamma Knife Surgery – Current Applications

SPONSOR Department of Radiology, Health Sciences Centre

DATE January 8, 2004


19. TITLE When to Operate on Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

SPONSOR Canadian Association of Vascular Surgeons

DATE April 24, 2004


20. TITLE An International Panel of Experts Gathered to Discuss Recent Advances in Radiosurgery

SPONSOR Canadian Congress of Neurosciences

DATE June 2004

LOCATION Calgary, Alberta

21. TITLE Radiosurgery for Intracranial Vascular Malformations

SPONSOR Canadian Association for Radiosurgery

DATE February 2005

LOCATION Banff, Alberta

22. TITLE GK Presentation

SPONSOR HSC Foundation Board of Directors



LIST OF COMMITTEES

Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba

Geographical Full Time (GFT) CouncilJoint CouncilJoint Executive Council

Neurology Headship Review Committee, Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba - 2003

Ophthalmology Headship Search Committee (WRHA Representative) - 2003

Chair, Specialty Committee In Neurosurgery (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) 2001 - continuing

The Executive Committee of the Manitoba Chapter, American College of Surgeons (Vice President and Program Chair)

University of Manitoba

Surgical Executive Council

WRHA Surgery Program

Acute Interventional Neurosciences Subprogram (Chairman)

Research Advisory Committee (Member)

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Accreditation Committee

Residency Program Committee

Accreditation Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – 2005 – continuing.

Abstract Review Committee. Canadian Association for Radiosurgery (2005)

Internal Medicine Headship Search Committee (2005)

Anesthesia Headship Search Committee (2005)

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