Type Of Business:
Public health institute; Health science appraisal organization
Expertise:
Public health; Scientific programs
Major Product/SVS:
Public health expertise; Competency development and knowledge transfer
Favorite Business Publication:
Health Affairs; IHI; JAMA; BMJ; NEJM; CHSRF
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing; Writing songs; Walking; Hiking; Snow-shoeing; Cross-country skiing; Gardening; Taking care of his countryside piece of land
Education Degrees:
MD, Laval University; Master of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA; Master of Science, McGill University,
Affiliations Awards:
International Member, Conseil Scientifique III de l’Institut National de Prévention et D’éducation pour la Santé; President, Bureau de Direction de L’Initiative Sur le Partage des Connaissances et le Développement des Compétences; Associate Professor, Social and Preventive Medicine Department, Université de Montréal; Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences Department, Université de Sherbrooke; Research Associate, Centre de Recherche de l’Hôpital Charles LeMoyne; Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research; Member, System Improvement Steering Committee, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Children's Names:
Gabrielle, Laurence, Justine
Work History:
Vice President, Scientific Affairs, Institut national de santé publique du Québec (2009-2011); Director of Information and Knowledge Management, Agence de la Santé et des Services Sociaux de la Montérégie (2003-2009); Director of the Centre de Coordination de la Lutte Contre le Cancer du Québec (2000-2004); Chief of Planning, Assistant Director, Acting Director of Public Health, Montreal Regional Board of Health and Social Services (1992-2003)
Career Achievements:
Dr. Roy is the only Canadian that has been awarded twice the Canadian Foundation for Health Services Research Award for the advancement of research. He obtained this recognition due to his outstanding work as a team leader both in Montréal and Montérégie.
Spouse's Name:
Sylvie Jacob
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was publishing his book in 2010. The book's topic is on health networks, and it's co-authored by Eric Litvak and Fred Paccaud. The book provides a unique overview of the principles underlying the modernization of management and governance in the health sector.
Charity:
Volunteer, Social Pediatrics Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to living by the motto, "thinking globally, acting locally."
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because a health system leadership role allows him to bridge his clinical care and his public health knowledge and experience.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Roy is a singer and songwriter, and the leader of a folk-rock band by the name of Passion Molière.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Scientific program organization, including supervising 800 scientists; Advising policy makers; Promoting environmental and health development
Education Certifications:
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Canada (Community Medicine)
Awards/Honors:
Harkness Associate Award, Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (2005-2006); Excellence Award, Quebec Association of Community Health Physicians (2004); Canadian Foundation for Health Services Research Award (2000, 2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Roy intends to help the Québec Public Health Institute achieve a world class leadership status in health policy and practice evidence-informed decision making.