Dr Jeffrey Turnbull, chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital, has been elected president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The college regulates the practice of medicine by issuing certificates of registration to doctors, monitoring and maintaining standards of practice, investigating complaints on behalf of the public and disciplining doctors who have been accused of committing professional misconduct or incompetence.
Dr. Turnbull, whose recent work on health projects for the homeless have resulted in numerous national and international grants and awards, has served on the College Council for six years as the University of Ottawa representative. He is considered a leading authority in the field of medical training. Ottawa Citizen, Canada.com