Deborah Scott-Douglas named Joule president
January 22, 2020
OTTAWA – Tim Smith, CEO of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Medical Association Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Scott-Douglas (pictured) as president of Joule, a CMA company designed to assist physicians in the pursuit of clinical excellence. Ms. Scott-Douglas has held the position in an interim capacity since the summer and will continue her role as executive vice president, innovation, at the CMA.
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