Dr. Michael O'Connor reviews medical content for
Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better
health decisions. Dr. O'Connor is a Professor and Chair in the
Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen's University in Ontario. He is a
former chair of the Specialty Training Committee (Emergency Medicine) for the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. O'Connor is actively involved in teaching and development of
educational materials at Queen's University. He is a regular presenter,
educator, and invited speaker at a variety of professional meetings and
conferences.
Education and Training
MD: Queen's University, Kingston, ON,
1978
Internship in Surgery: Queen's University, Kingston, ON, 1978–1979
Residency in Emergency Medicine: Queen's University, Kingston, ON, 1979–1981
Masters of Medical Education: The University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, 1991
Certifications
Emergency Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada
Academic Appointments
Queen's University, ON:
- Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine,
1997–present
- Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, 1995–1997
- Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, 1989–1995
- Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, 1984–1989
- Lecturer, Department of Surgery, 1981–1984
Financial Disclosure
This reviewer reported no
financial conflicts.