Message from the Department Head

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of a friend and colleague, Peter Granger. Many tributes have been coming to me from all parts of the province and from further afield, about his mentorship, and about how he set a wonderful example. Many will miss him and we extend our sincere condolences to his family.

Peter, who practiced in both Ontario and British Columbia, died on the evening of November 12.  In addition to being a wonderful person and clinician, he also exemplified the CanMEDS-FM health advocate role for many of Canada’s under-served and under-recognized. Peter had an exemplary career.  He was the past president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and past Vice-President of Medical Affairs for North York General Hospital.  In Vancouver, he was a physician at Three Bridges Community Health Centre, the director of the Division of Inner City Medicine at UBC and he played a critical role in supporting the establishment of the Community Health Initiative by University Students (also known as CHIUS).   Many of you will know of his work as an advocate for inner city health populations, aboriginal youth and the LGTB communities. In 2010 he was the deserved recipient of the Geeta Gupta Equity and Diversity Award. Peter was an advocate for many, a friend to all.  He touched the lives of many of our colleagues as a loved mentor.  We will remember him for his gracious, giving nature, his ability to lead from behind and his undying modesty.  Please join us in recognizing the passing of this wonderful person.