Board of Directors
Chui Kin Yuen
MD, FRCSC, ABOG, 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.
Debra Evaniuk
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Debra completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Winnipeg in 2003, and was accepted into the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine that year. She graduated in 2007, then continued on to her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following her Royal College exam, she moved to Toronto for fellowship with Dr. Wendy Wolfman. She completed this fellowship, Menopause and Mature Women’s Health, in 2013. She has now moved back home to Manitoba, and currently has a position as Assistant Professor with the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Susan Goldstein
MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Susan Goldstein is a community-based Family Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Her clinical and research activities reflect her special interests in medical education, faculty development, and mature women’s health. She is a menopause practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Her menopausal assessment tool, the MQ6, and treatment algorithm, were published in the April 2017 Canadian Family Physician. She has presented locally and nationally on topics related to Menopause.
Dr. Goldstein is the recipient of a number of honours and awards, including the 2014 W.T. Aikins Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Renee Morissette
MD, CCFP (EM), NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Renee Morissette did her medical school and Family Medicine residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. She has also completed an extra year of residency in Enhanced Surgical Skills and gained a Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Morissette is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Since December 2016, she has been practicing at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Clinic of Saskatchewan, providing menopausal consultation services. In addition to helping women from across the province through the menopausal transition, she is also active in teaching medical learners and educating the public about women's health.
Nese Yuksel
BSc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr Nese Yuksel is currently a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Additionally, she holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinics at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance patient care. Dr. Yuksel is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). She is also on the Board of Directors for Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (CMS/SCM) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. She was the recipient of the CPhA Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2016.
Wendy Wolfman
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, FRCSC, ABOG, 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.
Debra Evaniuk
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Debra completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Winnipeg in 2003, and was accepted into the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine that year. She graduated in 2007, then continued on to her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following her Royal College exam, she moved to Toronto for fellowship with Dr. Wendy Wolfman. She completed this fellowship, Menopause and Mature Women’s Health, in 2013. She has now moved back home to Manitoba, and currently has a position as Assistant Professor with the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Susan Goldstein
MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Susan Goldstein is a community-based Family Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Her clinical and research activities reflect her special interests in medical education, faculty development, and mature women’s health. She is a menopause practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Her menopausal assessment tool, the MQ6, and treatment algorithm, were published in the April 2017 Canadian Family Physician. She has presented locally and nationally on topics related to Menopause.
Dr. Goldstein is the recipient of a number of honours and awards, including the 2014 W.T. Aikins Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Renee Morissette
MD, CCFP (EM), NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Renee Morissette did her medical school and Family Medicine residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. She has also completed an extra year of residency in Enhanced Surgical Skills and gained a Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Morissette is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Since December 2016, she has been practicing at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Clinic of Saskatchewan, providing menopausal consultation services. In addition to helping women from across the province through the menopausal transition, she is also active in teaching medical learners and educating the public about women's health.
Nese Yuksel
BSc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr Nese Yuksel is currently a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Additionally, she holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinics at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance patient care. Dr. Yuksel is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). She is also on the Board of Directors for Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (CMS/SCM) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. She was the recipient of the CPhA Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2016.
Wendy Wolfman
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Debra completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Winnipeg in 2003, and was accepted into the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine that year. She graduated in 2007, then continued on to her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following her Royal College exam, she moved to Toronto for fellowship with Dr. Wendy Wolfman. She completed this fellowship, Menopause and Mature Women’s Health, in 2013. She has now moved back home to Manitoba, and currently has a position as Assistant Professor with the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Susan Goldstein
MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Susan Goldstein is a community-based Family Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Her clinical and research activities reflect her special interests in medical education, faculty development, and mature women’s health. She is a menopause practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Her menopausal assessment tool, the MQ6, and treatment algorithm, were published in the April 2017 Canadian Family Physician. She has presented locally and nationally on topics related to Menopause.
Dr. Goldstein is the recipient of a number of honours and awards, including the 2014 W.T. Aikins Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Renee Morissette
MD, CCFP (EM), NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Renee Morissette did her medical school and Family Medicine residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. She has also completed an extra year of residency in Enhanced Surgical Skills and gained a Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Morissette is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Since December 2016, she has been practicing at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Clinic of Saskatchewan, providing menopausal consultation services. In addition to helping women from across the province through the menopausal transition, she is also active in teaching medical learners and educating the public about women's health.
Nese Yuksel
BSc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr Nese Yuksel is currently a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Additionally, she holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinics at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance patient care. Dr. Yuksel is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). She is also on the Board of Directors for Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (CMS/SCM) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. She was the recipient of the CPhA Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2016.
Wendy Wolfman
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Susan Goldstein is a community-based Family Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Her clinical and research activities reflect her special interests in medical education, faculty development, and mature women’s health. She is a menopause practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Her menopausal assessment tool, the MQ6, and treatment algorithm, were published in the April 2017 Canadian Family Physician. She has presented locally and nationally on topics related to Menopause.
Dr. Goldstein is the recipient of a number of honours and awards, including the 2014 W.T. Aikins Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Renee Morissette
MD, CCFP (EM), NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Renee Morissette did her medical school and Family Medicine residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. She has also completed an extra year of residency in Enhanced Surgical Skills and gained a Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Morissette is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Since December 2016, she has been practicing at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Clinic of Saskatchewan, providing menopausal consultation services. In addition to helping women from across the province through the menopausal transition, she is also active in teaching medical learners and educating the public about women's health.
Nese Yuksel
BSc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr Nese Yuksel is currently a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Additionally, she holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinics at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance patient care. Dr. Yuksel is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). She is also on the Board of Directors for Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (CMS/SCM) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. She was the recipient of the CPhA Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2016.
Wendy Wolfman
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, CCFP (EM), NCMP
Board Member
Dr. Renee Morissette did her medical school and Family Medicine residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. She has also completed an extra year of residency in Enhanced Surgical Skills and gained a Certificate of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Morissette is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. Since December 2016, she has been practicing at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Clinic of Saskatchewan, providing menopausal consultation services. In addition to helping women from across the province through the menopausal transition, she is also active in teaching medical learners and educating the public about women's health.
Nese Yuksel
BSc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr Nese Yuksel is currently a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Additionally, she holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinics at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance patient care. Dr. Yuksel is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). She is also on the Board of Directors for Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (CMS/SCM) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. She was the recipient of the CPhA Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2016.
Wendy Wolfman
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
BSc.Pharm, Pharm.D, FCSHP, NCMP
Board Member
Dr Nese Yuksel is currently a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Additionally, she holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and practices in the Menopause Clinics at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital. Her research goals include bridging her interests in women’s health, osteoporosis and practice-based research to develop innovative techniques to enhance patient care. Dr. Yuksel is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). She is also on the Board of Directors for Canadian Menopause Society / Société Canadienne de Ménopause (CMS/SCM) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. She was the recipient of the CPhA Canadian Pharmacist of the Year in 2016.
Wendy Wolfman
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, FRCSC, FACOG, NCMP
President
Dr. Wolfman is the Director of the Menopause Clinic and The Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto,co- head of the education committee of the International Menopause Society, President of the Canadian Menopause Society and the first recipient of the Carol Mitchell Chair in Mature Women’s Health. She recently received the “Trailblazer Award” from the Canadian Menopause Society and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2009 she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Wolfman initiated one of the first fellowship programs in Mature Women’s Health and runs a yearly CME course in Mature Women’s Health. Her graduates have assumed positions throughout Canada, Chile and the Middle East. She has lectured extensively throughout Canada both for physicians and the general community.
She has contributed to gynaecologic knowledge via her previous 10 year position as co-chair of the National Guideline Committee for Gynaecology for the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada,as well as her guidelines, publications, and national and international presentations.
Elaine Jolly
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
OC, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director, Womens Health Program, the Ottawa Hospital
Past 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.
Timothy Rowe
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MB BS, FRCSC, FRCOG
Vice President
Dr Rowe graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Sydney, the London Hospital, and at Dalhousie University. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, having been Head of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility until 2013. From 2005 to 2016, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, and he edited the SOGC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause and Osteoporosis in 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2014. He has published 11 book chapters and over 180 journal articles and editorials, and (with Victor Gomel and Malcolm Munro) co-authored the textbook Gynecology: A Practical Approach. In 2017 he received the SOGC’s Distinguished Service Award, and in 2019 was awarded Honorary Membership of the Canadian Medical Association. His clinical practice is in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with a focus on the management of menopausal symptoms and morbidity. His hobbies include making tea and pointing out deficiencies in public services.
Shafeena Premji
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, CCFP, MHA, BSc, NCMP
Secretary
Dr Premji completed a Masters Degree in Health Administration (2005-2007) from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to complete medical school (2007- 2010) at the University of Calgary followed by her Family Medicine Residency at Queens University. She completed a 1 year fellowship in Women's Health (2012-2013) where she met Dr Jolly at the Shirley E Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. Dr Jolly became her mentor in mature Women's Health.
Once graduating from residency, she entered into practice with a focus on low-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, contraception, breastfeeding, and general women's health. Dr Premji then received her NAMS certification in 2015 and has since, been running a menopause clinic within her general family practice.
In January 2018, she built and opened her very first medical clinic Mahogany Medical Clinic which has a focus on women's health. In July 2019, she opened her second medical clinic The Village Medical after the success of her first clinic. She now has a wonderful team of 8 physicians (6 female physicians) with an emphasis on prenatal care, breastfeeding, postpartum care, pelvic floor health, and care of the peri-menopausal woman.
In November 2019, she was awarded the very prestigious title of Top 40 Under 40 with Avenue Magazine. Dr Premji is also the Physician Lead for the South Calgary Primary Care Network where she helps to disseminate new standards and guidelines and advocate for better care for women of all ages.
Céline Bouchard
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, FRCSC
Treasurer
Dr. Bouchard is a Canadian Obstetrician Gynecologist practicing in Quebec City with special interest in menopause and vulvovaginal diseases. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and is recognized for her expertise in this field by many of her colleagues. Dr Bouchard has been involved in women’s health research for many years and involved as co-investigator in many trials on menopausal hormone therapy. She sits on the Editorial Board of the NAMS Journal “Menopause” and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada. She is an active member of the Canadian Menopause Society and is responsible for the Quebec regional section for the Society.
Karen Desrosiers
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
MD, FRCSC
Board Member
Dr. Desrosiers is a member of SOGC, affiliate with Memorial University and Dalhousie University Medical school as well as ObGyn speciality at Sherbrooke University, province of Quebec. She has been working through Horizon and Vitality health Network in Moncton, NB since 2004. She developed an interest in menopause and is a board member of Canadian Menopause Society and a member of the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.