Jemy Joseph
UTAA BOARD MEMBER
(BSc 2008 UTSC, MSc 2012, PGMT 2017 Temerty)
Emergency Medicine Physician, Scarborough Health Network
Dr. Jemy Joseph completed her undergraduate and graduate and Family Medicine degrees at the University of Toronto, while doing medical, medical school at the University of Ottawa. At University of Toronto, Jemy was a tireless advocate and strived for change at many levels of university administration and student governance. She received the John H. Moss Scholarship, the highest honour to receive in undergraduate education.
Additionally, Dr. Joseph engaged her advocacy interests through leadership roles in provincial and national medical organizations such as College of Family Physicians of Canada (Section of Residents). In 2013, Jemy completed a prestigious internship with the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Joseph has been recipient of several accolades including the CFPC Medical Student Scholarship (2014), Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and New Pioneers Youth Awards (2011). More recently she has been featured on several media outlets for her work with COVID-related advocacy.
Jemy started her medical career as a rural family physician in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. At present, her career continues to be diverse, doing a blend of Emergency Medicine, clinics and rural/remote medicine with Indigenous communities. She teaches medical students at UofT, and provides consultancy services for physicians and private companies.
Outside of work, Dr. Joseph is very passionate about mentoring, addressing diversity and inclusivity in organizations, hiking and travelling. She has been to 39 countries. Happily taking suggestion for country #40!