Board of Directors
Chui Kin Yuen
MD, FRCS (C), FACOG, MBA
Executive Director
Dr. Chui Kin Yuen has spent most of his life dealing with women's health issues. In recent years, he has focused on practice, education and research in menopausal health (including hormones, osteoporosis, incontinence and sexuality). With the assistance of his university colleagues, he co-chaired a large epidemiologic study on Osteoporosis: MOMM (Maximizing Osteoporosis Management in Manitoba). He established a Midlife Women's Learning Centre and a Women's Health Research Unit at Manitoba Clinic, a large multi-specialty clinic of 70-plus physicians. He served as Chairman of the Clinic for seven years.
His belief in SIGMA (Special Interest Group on Menopause and Aging) started in 2000, after meeting Dr. Elaine Jolly. With dedication from all the founding members, the dream became a reality: the birth of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Dr. Yuen was trained in Winnipeg where he received his medical and business administration degrees (MD, MBA). He completed a Canadian Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRCSC) and is board certified (ABOG) with an American Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG).
Dr. Yuen currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada and is a founding member and ex-treasurer of Western Osteoporosis Alliance. He was a member of the Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee; a past Regional Chair of SOGC; a past councillor of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba; and a board member of the Manitoba Medical Association.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
President
Dr. Jolly is a Professor at the University of Ottawa. She obtained her medical degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and completed postgraduate training in Denver Colorado; Ottawa, Ontario; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She developed the first Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Treatment Program in Ottawa, opening the door of advanced science to childless couples in Eastern Ontario. Dr. Jolly has been a leader in the community and a dedicated advocate of Women's Health, developing the first clinical service in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and introducing Contraception and Family Planning Services at the Ottawa General Hospital. She was also an integral part of Eastern Ontario's first Perinatal and High Risk Pregnancy Program. In 1986, she developed the first Mature Women's Health Initiative in Ontario and made available essential comprehensive services to menopausal women in a multi-disciplinary fashion.
Dr. Jolly is a well-known educator and opinion leader in her field, often quoted and interviewed by the media and the lay press. As an educator, she has been recognized by the University of Ottawa, received the Faculty Award of Excellence and has given over 450 scholarly presentations to her peers and physicians at all levels. She has an active clinical research program focusing on menopause issues, hormonal therapies, osteoporosis, uterine bleeding and fibroids. She is also a strong advocate for the vital nursing role in patient care and strongly supports nursing research in women's health.
An exemplary physician, a recognized Canadian authority in mature women's health issues and an advocate for medical education at all levels, Dr. Jolly is committed to Canadian women and their physicians in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. On April 14, 1999, she was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada, in recognition of her achievements in women's health. In August 2000, she received the Reproductive Health Award from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada.
In January 2001, she founded the Ottawa Women's Health Council, a group of women leaders in the community who were instrumental in raising awareness, performing intensive lobbying and fundraising for women's health. The end result was a combined project with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to create a Women's Health Centre at the Riverside Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.
In September 2003, Dr. Jolly was awarded the Consumer Healthcare Education Award of Excellence by the North American Menopause Society, acknowledging her significant contribution towards improving the quality of life of menopausal women.
In January 2005, The Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre at the Riverside site of The Ottawa Hospital was officially opened. Dr. Jolly is the founder and Medical Director of this unique, integrated Women's Health Centre.
In May 2013, Dr. Jolly became the first recipient of SIGMA Leadership Award.
Christine Derzko
MD, FRCS(C)
Vice President
Dr. Christine Derzko, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, is a clinician in active practice, academic, researcher and educator, with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology, notably mature women’s health. She completed undergraduate medical studies and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Toronto and subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology, pediatric endocrinology and pediatric gynecology at U of T and UCLA. In 1976 she returned to U of T's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Division, and to St. Michael's Hospital, and from 1986 to 2004 headed the hospital's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Menopause. In 1986 she established a unique Clinic and Program dedicated to the investigation and care of midlife/menopausal women, and from 1987–92 chaired the Multidisciplinary Menopause Study Group. From 1994–96 she was Medical Director of the Women’s Health Centre. Over the years she has served on many university, hospital and departmental committees. An Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1996, she was cross-appointed at U of T, in 2000 also at the rank of Associate Professor, to the Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology). She was the SMH nominee and finalist for the Toronto Sun's "Woman on the Move Millennium Award," and for her work in Women's Heath Programs also received the Distinguished SMH Physician Award in June 2000.
Dr. Derzko has been a long-time consultant to the OCI/Bone Marrow Transplant Service and a member of U of T's Bone and Mineral Group and of the Scientific Advisory Board of Osteoporosis Canada. For many years she was on the OMA Section of Reproductive Biology executive. At the request of the federal government, she served on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. She is a consultant to the Ontario Ministry of Health, Drug Program Branch/Drug Quality and Therapeutics Committee (DQTC).
Her major research interests are in menopause and the perimenopausal transition, premature ovarian failure, osteoporosis, sexuality and the gynecological consequences of cancer and cancer therapies.
Dr. Derzko is author of more than 70 publications including peer reviewed articles, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. She has been a member, author, co-chair and senior editor of a number of Guidelines Development and Consensus Committees, including SOGC Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause and Osteoporosis (1998 and 2001); Consensus Committee to Determine the Level of Evidence Required for Regulatory Approval of New Hormonal Therapies for the Adjuvant Treatment of Early Breast Cancer in Canada (2003); and National Consensus Guidelines for the Obstetrical and Gynecological Management of Women with Inherited Bleeding Disorders (2005).
Notable milestones recognizing her interest in education include a 1994 invitation as OSVITA Visiting Professor to Kiev, Ukraine; receipt of the U of T Faculty of Medicine's Colin Woolf Award for Course Development and CME; and the 1997–98 U of T Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate Teaching Award for St. Michael's Hospital. In 2004 she was cited as an outstanding teacher in the IMG (International Medical Graduate) Program, and in 2007 in the Internal Medical Residency Program. In 2006 she was the first OB/Gyn to be awarded a Certificate in Medical Education by the U of T Faculty of Medicine Faculty Development Program.
Dr. Derzko is a nationally recognized and respected speaker, lecturer and television presenter on women's health topics, and has been a member of numerous national and international advisory boards, panels, committees and editorial boards. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Toronto Genesis Research Foundation, and is proud to be a founding member of SIGMA/CMS, of which she is vice-president.
Michel Fortier
MD, FRCS(C)
Treasurer
Dr. Fortier is Past President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He in recent years served on the Council of AOGQ as Director, on the Executive Committee of AOGQ as Treasurer and on the Board of Directors of the Society of Canadian Colposcopist (SCC) while being the Scientific Program Director and Secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of National Specialty Societies of Canada (FNSSC) and of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Specialist Forum. He is a member of the Executive Team, serving as Treasurer at the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
He is a Clinial Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at "Universite Laval, Quebec." He is actively involved in gynaecology practice and clinical teaching at the 'CHUL, pavillion du centre hopitalier universitaire de Quebec (CHU Quebec) and has a private office practice. He is also actively involved in colposcopy at the "CHUL".
After receiving his medical degrees, he has participated in several teaching activities for medical students at the pre and post graduate level. He has participated as lecturer in CME programs for family doctors and Ob/Gyn specialists on multiple occassions. Co-author of many scientific papers, he has also contributed to the elaboration of scientific guidelines on gynaecologic topics for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He has been actively involved in numerous committes of AOGQ, SOGC, and SCC.
For many years, Dr. Fortier has been participated as principal and co-investigator in clinical research trials on women's health issues. His interests are infectious diseases such as human papillomaviruses infections (HPV), menopause and osteoporosis, contraception, vulvodynia, and urinary incontinence.
Nesé Yuksel
B.Sc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Yuksel is currently an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She has practiced for over 15 years, as a clinical pharmacist in menopause and osteoporosis. Currently, she holds a cross-appointment with the Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance health care professionals practice. Dr Yuksel is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is also an Osteoporosis Canada (OC) Scientific Advisory Council consultant, a member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Editorial Advisory Committee and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). She currently serves as the Secretary of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Vicki Holmes
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
MD, FRCS (C), FACOG, MBA
Executive Director
Dr. Chui Kin Yuen has spent most of his life dealing with women's health issues. In recent years, he has focused on practice, education and research in menopausal health (including hormones, osteoporosis, incontinence and sexuality). With the assistance of his university colleagues, he co-chaired a large epidemiologic study on Osteoporosis: MOMM (Maximizing Osteoporosis Management in Manitoba). He established a Midlife Women's Learning Centre and a Women's Health Research Unit at Manitoba Clinic, a large multi-specialty clinic of 70-plus physicians. He served as Chairman of the Clinic for seven years.
His belief in SIGMA (Special Interest Group on Menopause and Aging) started in 2000, after meeting Dr. Elaine Jolly. With dedication from all the founding members, the dream became a reality: the birth of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Dr. Yuen was trained in Winnipeg where he received his medical and business administration degrees (MD, MBA). He completed a Canadian Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRCSC) and is board certified (ABOG) with an American Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG).
Dr. Yuen currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada and is a founding member and ex-treasurer of Western Osteoporosis Alliance. He was a member of the Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee; a past Regional Chair of SOGC; a past councillor of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba; and a board member of the Manitoba Medical Association.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
President
Dr. Jolly is a Professor at the University of Ottawa. She obtained her medical degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and completed postgraduate training in Denver Colorado; Ottawa, Ontario; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She developed the first Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Treatment Program in Ottawa, opening the door of advanced science to childless couples in Eastern Ontario. Dr. Jolly has been a leader in the community and a dedicated advocate of Women's Health, developing the first clinical service in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and introducing Contraception and Family Planning Services at the Ottawa General Hospital. She was also an integral part of Eastern Ontario's first Perinatal and High Risk Pregnancy Program. In 1986, she developed the first Mature Women's Health Initiative in Ontario and made available essential comprehensive services to menopausal women in a multi-disciplinary fashion.
Dr. Jolly is a well-known educator and opinion leader in her field, often quoted and interviewed by the media and the lay press. As an educator, she has been recognized by the University of Ottawa, received the Faculty Award of Excellence and has given over 450 scholarly presentations to her peers and physicians at all levels. She has an active clinical research program focusing on menopause issues, hormonal therapies, osteoporosis, uterine bleeding and fibroids. She is also a strong advocate for the vital nursing role in patient care and strongly supports nursing research in women's health.
An exemplary physician, a recognized Canadian authority in mature women's health issues and an advocate for medical education at all levels, Dr. Jolly is committed to Canadian women and their physicians in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. On April 14, 1999, she was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada, in recognition of her achievements in women's health. In August 2000, she received the Reproductive Health Award from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada.
In January 2001, she founded the Ottawa Women's Health Council, a group of women leaders in the community who were instrumental in raising awareness, performing intensive lobbying and fundraising for women's health. The end result was a combined project with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to create a Women's Health Centre at the Riverside Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.
In September 2003, Dr. Jolly was awarded the Consumer Healthcare Education Award of Excellence by the North American Menopause Society, acknowledging her significant contribution towards improving the quality of life of menopausal women.
In January 2005, The Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre at the Riverside site of The Ottawa Hospital was officially opened. Dr. Jolly is the founder and Medical Director of this unique, integrated Women's Health Centre.
In May 2013, Dr. Jolly became the first recipient of SIGMA Leadership Award.
Christine Derzko
MD, FRCS(C)
Vice President
Dr. Christine Derzko, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, is a clinician in active practice, academic, researcher and educator, with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology, notably mature women’s health. She completed undergraduate medical studies and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Toronto and subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology, pediatric endocrinology and pediatric gynecology at U of T and UCLA. In 1976 she returned to U of T's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Division, and to St. Michael's Hospital, and from 1986 to 2004 headed the hospital's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Menopause. In 1986 she established a unique Clinic and Program dedicated to the investigation and care of midlife/menopausal women, and from 1987–92 chaired the Multidisciplinary Menopause Study Group. From 1994–96 she was Medical Director of the Women’s Health Centre. Over the years she has served on many university, hospital and departmental committees. An Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1996, she was cross-appointed at U of T, in 2000 also at the rank of Associate Professor, to the Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology). She was the SMH nominee and finalist for the Toronto Sun's "Woman on the Move Millennium Award," and for her work in Women's Heath Programs also received the Distinguished SMH Physician Award in June 2000.
Dr. Derzko has been a long-time consultant to the OCI/Bone Marrow Transplant Service and a member of U of T's Bone and Mineral Group and of the Scientific Advisory Board of Osteoporosis Canada. For many years she was on the OMA Section of Reproductive Biology executive. At the request of the federal government, she served on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. She is a consultant to the Ontario Ministry of Health, Drug Program Branch/Drug Quality and Therapeutics Committee (DQTC).
Her major research interests are in menopause and the perimenopausal transition, premature ovarian failure, osteoporosis, sexuality and the gynecological consequences of cancer and cancer therapies.
Dr. Derzko is author of more than 70 publications including peer reviewed articles, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. She has been a member, author, co-chair and senior editor of a number of Guidelines Development and Consensus Committees, including SOGC Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause and Osteoporosis (1998 and 2001); Consensus Committee to Determine the Level of Evidence Required for Regulatory Approval of New Hormonal Therapies for the Adjuvant Treatment of Early Breast Cancer in Canada (2003); and National Consensus Guidelines for the Obstetrical and Gynecological Management of Women with Inherited Bleeding Disorders (2005).
Notable milestones recognizing her interest in education include a 1994 invitation as OSVITA Visiting Professor to Kiev, Ukraine; receipt of the U of T Faculty of Medicine's Colin Woolf Award for Course Development and CME; and the 1997–98 U of T Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate Teaching Award for St. Michael's Hospital. In 2004 she was cited as an outstanding teacher in the IMG (International Medical Graduate) Program, and in 2007 in the Internal Medical Residency Program. In 2006 she was the first OB/Gyn to be awarded a Certificate in Medical Education by the U of T Faculty of Medicine Faculty Development Program.
Dr. Derzko is a nationally recognized and respected speaker, lecturer and television presenter on women's health topics, and has been a member of numerous national and international advisory boards, panels, committees and editorial boards. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Toronto Genesis Research Foundation, and is proud to be a founding member of SIGMA/CMS, of which she is vice-president.
Michel Fortier
MD, FRCS(C)
Treasurer
Dr. Fortier is Past President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He in recent years served on the Council of AOGQ as Director, on the Executive Committee of AOGQ as Treasurer and on the Board of Directors of the Society of Canadian Colposcopist (SCC) while being the Scientific Program Director and Secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of National Specialty Societies of Canada (FNSSC) and of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Specialist Forum. He is a member of the Executive Team, serving as Treasurer at the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
He is a Clinial Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at "Universite Laval, Quebec." He is actively involved in gynaecology practice and clinical teaching at the 'CHUL, pavillion du centre hopitalier universitaire de Quebec (CHU Quebec) and has a private office practice. He is also actively involved in colposcopy at the "CHUL".
After receiving his medical degrees, he has participated in several teaching activities for medical students at the pre and post graduate level. He has participated as lecturer in CME programs for family doctors and Ob/Gyn specialists on multiple occassions. Co-author of many scientific papers, he has also contributed to the elaboration of scientific guidelines on gynaecologic topics for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He has been actively involved in numerous committes of AOGQ, SOGC, and SCC.
For many years, Dr. Fortier has been participated as principal and co-investigator in clinical research trials on women's health issues. His interests are infectious diseases such as human papillomaviruses infections (HPV), menopause and osteoporosis, contraception, vulvodynia, and urinary incontinence.
Nesé Yuksel
B.Sc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Yuksel is currently an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She has practiced for over 15 years, as a clinical pharmacist in menopause and osteoporosis. Currently, she holds a cross-appointment with the Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance health care professionals practice. Dr Yuksel is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is also an Osteoporosis Canada (OC) Scientific Advisory Council consultant, a member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Editorial Advisory Committee and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). She currently serves as the Secretary of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Vicki Holmes
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, The Ottawa Hospital
President
Dr. Jolly is a Professor at the University of Ottawa. She obtained her medical degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and completed postgraduate training in Denver Colorado; Ottawa, Ontario; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She developed the first Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Treatment Program in Ottawa, opening the door of advanced science to childless couples in Eastern Ontario. Dr. Jolly has been a leader in the community and a dedicated advocate of Women's Health, developing the first clinical service in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and introducing Contraception and Family Planning Services at the Ottawa General Hospital. She was also an integral part of Eastern Ontario's first Perinatal and High Risk Pregnancy Program. In 1986, she developed the first Mature Women's Health Initiative in Ontario and made available essential comprehensive services to menopausal women in a multi-disciplinary fashion.
Dr. Jolly is a well-known educator and opinion leader in her field, often quoted and interviewed by the media and the lay press. As an educator, she has been recognized by the University of Ottawa, received the Faculty Award of Excellence and has given over 450 scholarly presentations to her peers and physicians at all levels. She has an active clinical research program focusing on menopause issues, hormonal therapies, osteoporosis, uterine bleeding and fibroids. She is also a strong advocate for the vital nursing role in patient care and strongly supports nursing research in women's health.
An exemplary physician, a recognized Canadian authority in mature women's health issues and an advocate for medical education at all levels, Dr. Jolly is committed to Canadian women and their physicians in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. On April 14, 1999, she was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada, in recognition of her achievements in women's health. In August 2000, she received the Reproductive Health Award from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada.
In January 2001, she founded the Ottawa Women's Health Council, a group of women leaders in the community who were instrumental in raising awareness, performing intensive lobbying and fundraising for women's health. The end result was a combined project with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to create a Women's Health Centre at the Riverside Campus of The Ottawa Hospital.
In September 2003, Dr. Jolly was awarded the Consumer Healthcare Education Award of Excellence by the North American Menopause Society, acknowledging her significant contribution towards improving the quality of life of menopausal women.
In January 2005, The Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre at the Riverside site of The Ottawa Hospital was officially opened. Dr. Jolly is the founder and Medical Director of this unique, integrated Women's Health Centre.
In May 2013, Dr. Jolly became the first recipient of SIGMA Leadership Award.
Christine Derzko
MD, FRCS(C)
Vice President
Dr. Christine Derzko, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, is a clinician in active practice, academic, researcher and educator, with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology, notably mature women’s health. She completed undergraduate medical studies and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Toronto and subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology, pediatric endocrinology and pediatric gynecology at U of T and UCLA. In 1976 she returned to U of T's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Division, and to St. Michael's Hospital, and from 1986 to 2004 headed the hospital's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Menopause. In 1986 she established a unique Clinic and Program dedicated to the investigation and care of midlife/menopausal women, and from 1987–92 chaired the Multidisciplinary Menopause Study Group. From 1994–96 she was Medical Director of the Women’s Health Centre. Over the years she has served on many university, hospital and departmental committees. An Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1996, she was cross-appointed at U of T, in 2000 also at the rank of Associate Professor, to the Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology). She was the SMH nominee and finalist for the Toronto Sun's "Woman on the Move Millennium Award," and for her work in Women's Heath Programs also received the Distinguished SMH Physician Award in June 2000.
Dr. Derzko has been a long-time consultant to the OCI/Bone Marrow Transplant Service and a member of U of T's Bone and Mineral Group and of the Scientific Advisory Board of Osteoporosis Canada. For many years she was on the OMA Section of Reproductive Biology executive. At the request of the federal government, she served on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. She is a consultant to the Ontario Ministry of Health, Drug Program Branch/Drug Quality and Therapeutics Committee (DQTC).
Her major research interests are in menopause and the perimenopausal transition, premature ovarian failure, osteoporosis, sexuality and the gynecological consequences of cancer and cancer therapies.
Dr. Derzko is author of more than 70 publications including peer reviewed articles, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. She has been a member, author, co-chair and senior editor of a number of Guidelines Development and Consensus Committees, including SOGC Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause and Osteoporosis (1998 and 2001); Consensus Committee to Determine the Level of Evidence Required for Regulatory Approval of New Hormonal Therapies for the Adjuvant Treatment of Early Breast Cancer in Canada (2003); and National Consensus Guidelines for the Obstetrical and Gynecological Management of Women with Inherited Bleeding Disorders (2005).
Notable milestones recognizing her interest in education include a 1994 invitation as OSVITA Visiting Professor to Kiev, Ukraine; receipt of the U of T Faculty of Medicine's Colin Woolf Award for Course Development and CME; and the 1997–98 U of T Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate Teaching Award for St. Michael's Hospital. In 2004 she was cited as an outstanding teacher in the IMG (International Medical Graduate) Program, and in 2007 in the Internal Medical Residency Program. In 2006 she was the first OB/Gyn to be awarded a Certificate in Medical Education by the U of T Faculty of Medicine Faculty Development Program.
Dr. Derzko is a nationally recognized and respected speaker, lecturer and television presenter on women's health topics, and has been a member of numerous national and international advisory boards, panels, committees and editorial boards. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Toronto Genesis Research Foundation, and is proud to be a founding member of SIGMA/CMS, of which she is vice-president.
Michel Fortier
MD, FRCS(C)
Treasurer
Dr. Fortier is Past President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He in recent years served on the Council of AOGQ as Director, on the Executive Committee of AOGQ as Treasurer and on the Board of Directors of the Society of Canadian Colposcopist (SCC) while being the Scientific Program Director and Secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of National Specialty Societies of Canada (FNSSC) and of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Specialist Forum. He is a member of the Executive Team, serving as Treasurer at the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
He is a Clinial Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at "Universite Laval, Quebec." He is actively involved in gynaecology practice and clinical teaching at the 'CHUL, pavillion du centre hopitalier universitaire de Quebec (CHU Quebec) and has a private office practice. He is also actively involved in colposcopy at the "CHUL".
After receiving his medical degrees, he has participated in several teaching activities for medical students at the pre and post graduate level. He has participated as lecturer in CME programs for family doctors and Ob/Gyn specialists on multiple occassions. Co-author of many scientific papers, he has also contributed to the elaboration of scientific guidelines on gynaecologic topics for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He has been actively involved in numerous committes of AOGQ, SOGC, and SCC.
For many years, Dr. Fortier has been participated as principal and co-investigator in clinical research trials on women's health issues. His interests are infectious diseases such as human papillomaviruses infections (HPV), menopause and osteoporosis, contraception, vulvodynia, and urinary incontinence.
Nesé Yuksel
B.Sc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Yuksel is currently an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She has practiced for over 15 years, as a clinical pharmacist in menopause and osteoporosis. Currently, she holds a cross-appointment with the Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance health care professionals practice. Dr Yuksel is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is also an Osteoporosis Canada (OC) Scientific Advisory Council consultant, a member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Editorial Advisory Committee and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). She currently serves as the Secretary of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Vicki Holmes
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
MD, FRCS(C)
Vice President
Dr. Christine Derzko, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, is a clinician in active practice, academic, researcher and educator, with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology, notably mature women’s health. She completed undergraduate medical studies and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Toronto and subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology, pediatric endocrinology and pediatric gynecology at U of T and UCLA. In 1976 she returned to U of T's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Division, and to St. Michael's Hospital, and from 1986 to 2004 headed the hospital's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Menopause. In 1986 she established a unique Clinic and Program dedicated to the investigation and care of midlife/menopausal women, and from 1987–92 chaired the Multidisciplinary Menopause Study Group. From 1994–96 she was Medical Director of the Women’s Health Centre. Over the years she has served on many university, hospital and departmental committees. An Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1996, she was cross-appointed at U of T, in 2000 also at the rank of Associate Professor, to the Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology). She was the SMH nominee and finalist for the Toronto Sun's "Woman on the Move Millennium Award," and for her work in Women's Heath Programs also received the Distinguished SMH Physician Award in June 2000.
Dr. Derzko has been a long-time consultant to the OCI/Bone Marrow Transplant Service and a member of U of T's Bone and Mineral Group and of the Scientific Advisory Board of Osteoporosis Canada. For many years she was on the OMA Section of Reproductive Biology executive. At the request of the federal government, she served on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. She is a consultant to the Ontario Ministry of Health, Drug Program Branch/Drug Quality and Therapeutics Committee (DQTC).
Her major research interests are in menopause and the perimenopausal transition, premature ovarian failure, osteoporosis, sexuality and the gynecological consequences of cancer and cancer therapies.
Dr. Derzko is author of more than 70 publications including peer reviewed articles, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. She has been a member, author, co-chair and senior editor of a number of Guidelines Development and Consensus Committees, including SOGC Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause and Osteoporosis (1998 and 2001); Consensus Committee to Determine the Level of Evidence Required for Regulatory Approval of New Hormonal Therapies for the Adjuvant Treatment of Early Breast Cancer in Canada (2003); and National Consensus Guidelines for the Obstetrical and Gynecological Management of Women with Inherited Bleeding Disorders (2005).
Notable milestones recognizing her interest in education include a 1994 invitation as OSVITA Visiting Professor to Kiev, Ukraine; receipt of the U of T Faculty of Medicine's Colin Woolf Award for Course Development and CME; and the 1997–98 U of T Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate Teaching Award for St. Michael's Hospital. In 2004 she was cited as an outstanding teacher in the IMG (International Medical Graduate) Program, and in 2007 in the Internal Medical Residency Program. In 2006 she was the first OB/Gyn to be awarded a Certificate in Medical Education by the U of T Faculty of Medicine Faculty Development Program.
Dr. Derzko is a nationally recognized and respected speaker, lecturer and television presenter on women's health topics, and has been a member of numerous national and international advisory boards, panels, committees and editorial boards. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Toronto Genesis Research Foundation, and is proud to be a founding member of SIGMA/CMS, of which she is vice-president.
Michel Fortier
MD, FRCS(C)
Treasurer
Dr. Fortier is Past President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He in recent years served on the Council of AOGQ as Director, on the Executive Committee of AOGQ as Treasurer and on the Board of Directors of the Society of Canadian Colposcopist (SCC) while being the Scientific Program Director and Secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of National Specialty Societies of Canada (FNSSC) and of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Specialist Forum. He is a member of the Executive Team, serving as Treasurer at the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
He is a Clinial Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at "Universite Laval, Quebec." He is actively involved in gynaecology practice and clinical teaching at the 'CHUL, pavillion du centre hopitalier universitaire de Quebec (CHU Quebec) and has a private office practice. He is also actively involved in colposcopy at the "CHUL".
After receiving his medical degrees, he has participated in several teaching activities for medical students at the pre and post graduate level. He has participated as lecturer in CME programs for family doctors and Ob/Gyn specialists on multiple occassions. Co-author of many scientific papers, he has also contributed to the elaboration of scientific guidelines on gynaecologic topics for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He has been actively involved in numerous committes of AOGQ, SOGC, and SCC.
For many years, Dr. Fortier has been participated as principal and co-investigator in clinical research trials on women's health issues. His interests are infectious diseases such as human papillomaviruses infections (HPV), menopause and osteoporosis, contraception, vulvodynia, and urinary incontinence.
Nesé Yuksel
B.Sc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Yuksel is currently an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She has practiced for over 15 years, as a clinical pharmacist in menopause and osteoporosis. Currently, she holds a cross-appointment with the Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance health care professionals practice. Dr Yuksel is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is also an Osteoporosis Canada (OC) Scientific Advisory Council consultant, a member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Editorial Advisory Committee and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). She currently serves as the Secretary of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Vicki Holmes
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
MD, FRCS(C)
Treasurer
Dr. Fortier is Past President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He in recent years served on the Council of AOGQ as Director, on the Executive Committee of AOGQ as Treasurer and on the Board of Directors of the Society of Canadian Colposcopist (SCC) while being the Scientific Program Director and Secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of National Specialty Societies of Canada (FNSSC) and of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Specialist Forum. He is a member of the Executive Team, serving as Treasurer at the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
He is a Clinial Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at "Universite Laval, Quebec." He is actively involved in gynaecology practice and clinical teaching at the 'CHUL, pavillion du centre hopitalier universitaire de Quebec (CHU Quebec) and has a private office practice. He is also actively involved in colposcopy at the "CHUL".
After receiving his medical degrees, he has participated in several teaching activities for medical students at the pre and post graduate level. He has participated as lecturer in CME programs for family doctors and Ob/Gyn specialists on multiple occassions. Co-author of many scientific papers, he has also contributed to the elaboration of scientific guidelines on gynaecologic topics for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). He has been actively involved in numerous committes of AOGQ, SOGC, and SCC.
For many years, Dr. Fortier has been participated as principal and co-investigator in clinical research trials on women's health issues. His interests are infectious diseases such as human papillomaviruses infections (HPV), menopause and osteoporosis, contraception, vulvodynia, and urinary incontinence.
Nesé Yuksel
B.Sc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Yuksel is currently an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She has practiced for over 15 years, as a clinical pharmacist in menopause and osteoporosis. Currently, she holds a cross-appointment with the Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance health care professionals practice. Dr Yuksel is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is also an Osteoporosis Canada (OC) Scientific Advisory Council consultant, a member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Editorial Advisory Committee and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). She currently serves as the Secretary of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Vicki Holmes
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
B.Sc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Yuksel is currently an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She has practiced for over 15 years, as a clinical pharmacist in menopause and osteoporosis. Currently, she holds a cross-appointment with the Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance health care professionals practice. Dr Yuksel is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Credentialed Menopause Practitioner. She is also an Osteoporosis Canada (OC) Scientific Advisory Council consultant, a member of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Editorial Advisory Committee and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). She currently serves as the Secretary of SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society.
Vicki Holmes
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
MD
Board Member
Dr. Holmes, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has established the Women’s Mid-life Health Program of Saskatchewan. For 10 years this was a charitable organization but in 2011 became part of Saskatoon Regional health, Women’s Health Centre located at Saskatoon City Hospital. It provide consultation services, educational opportunities for Nursing students, Public Health Masters Students, residents in Family Medicine and Gynecology. An active public educational program takes Dr. Holmes and her clinic nurse Sarah Nixon- Jackle to many areas of the province.
Previous to this she was instrumental in designing obstetric units at St. Paul’s Hospital and Royal University Hospital, planning the Early Maternity Discharge Program and amalgamation of obstetric services to the RUH.
Her committee work is extensive including being a Member of the Board of St. Paul’s Hospital, and serving as the chair of the Patient Care Services and on the Strategic Planning committee.
For her community work she has been awarded Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year in 2003, Excellence in Medical Care from the Saskatoon District Medical Society in 2011 and the Regional Achievement Award form SOGC in 2011.
Denise Black
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Denise Black is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Yuen was one of her clinical teachers and colleagues while he lived in Winnipeg, and recruited her to become part of SIGMA.
Dr. Black became a SIGMA member in 2011, and has been active in creating several CME programs in the subject area of menopause. She is also involved in the design, creation, and revision of many educational tools currently in use. Dr. Black is currently co-chair of the SIGMA CME committee; she is also co-chair of the Regional Organizing Committee for the IMS 2018 World Congress on Menopause which will be held in Vancouver.
Robert Reid
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).
MD
Member at large
Dr. Reid is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Queen's University. He is currently co-chair of the Contraception Advice, Research, and Education [C.A.R.E.] fellowship program in Contraception and Family Planning at Queen's University. Dr. Reid is past president of both the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS). He has been active in clinical research with over 200 peer reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters in the areas of reproductive neuroendocrinology, menopause, contraception, menstrual related mood disorders and medical education. Dr Reid is co-chair of SOGC guidelines on "Menopause and Osteoporosis” and been a contributor to guidelines on this subject from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr Reid’s long standing commitment to women's health and the national organizations responsible for education and clinical care in this field has been recognized through several awards including the President's Awards of SOGC (2003 and 2014) and the President's Award of APOG (2006 and 2008) and the CFAS Award of Excellence (2005) and Honorary membership “ad eundem’ in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom (2013).