Our Staff Biographies

Dr. Michael Kaufmann BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP, ASAM and CSAM certified
Medical Director

In 1995 Dr. Kaufmann became the founding Director of the Physician Health Program of the Ontario Medical Association. He received certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1996 and the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine in 2000. Dr. Kaufmann writes, teaches and lectures widely on the subject of physician health, vulnerability, distress and impairment. He presents to audiences at medical schools, community hospitals and conferences throughout Ontario and internationally. Dr. Kaufmann is also the Chairperson of the Physician Health Committee of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine and is the Chair of the Canadian Physician Health Network, a national affiliation of physician support programs and committees. michael_kaufmann@oma.org

Dr. Joy Albuquerque, BA, BSc. MD FRCP(C)
Associate Medical Director

Dr. Joy Albuquerque joined the PHP in 2004 as an Associate Medical Director. She is a psychiatrist by training and has extensive experience in general clinical psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Albuquerque has a specific interest on the impact of stress on psychiatric conditions and quality of life. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals on mood disorders and in the area of disease construction. Her current interests include identifying modifiable risk factors for physician suicide and identifying specific signs of distress among physicians, with the long-term aim of implementing effective interventions. Outside of clinical medicine, Dr. Albuquerque has longstanding interests in the history and philosophy of medicine. joy_albuquerque@oma.org

Cynthia MacWilliam, BSc., MBA
Associate Director

Cynthia MacWilliam received her BSc. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Western Ontario. In 1993 Cynthia received her MBA with a specialization in health administration from McMaster University. From 1993 until 1997 Cynthia worked as a Project Coordinator and Administrative Manager of the Centre for Clinical Effectiveness, Henry Ford Health System in Detroit Michigan. From 1997 to 2000 she moved to the Boston, Massachusetts area where she worked as a Project Manager for a small software development firm. In 2000 Cynthia returned to Canada and to healthcare, pursuing a career with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, first as a Consultant with the Monitoring, Standards and Evaluation Unit and then as a Hospital Consultant, Acute Services Division. Cynthia joined the PHP in 2006 where she is responsible for the operational and administrative management of the program. In this capacity, Cynthia works with the PHP client groups including physicians, veterinarians and pharmacists, in the development, delivery and accountability of PHP services. Cynthia is a member of the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto. cynthia_macwilliam@oma.org

Judi Platt, RN, CARN
Case Manager

Ms. Judi Platt joined the PHP as a Case Manager in 1998. Judi's past work experience includes hospital based mental health and addiction services. As well, Judi has worked for many years as a private therapist specializing with young adolescent women who suffer from Substance Use Disorders. Judi graduated from the York Regional School of Nursing in 1973 and has been registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario since that time. Judi holds certification as an Addiction Registered Nurse. judi_platt@oma.org

Ann Davidson, BA/BSW, MSW, AOCA, RSW
Case Manager

Ms. Ann Davidson joined the PHP as a Case Manager in 2000. Ann received a BA/BSW from McMaster University in 1974 and a Masters of Social Work from Carleton University in 1977. She has worked as an Addictions Counsellor in Alberta and subsequently coordinated the Intake Department of The Jean Tweed Centre in Toronto for five years. Ms. Davidson is also a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design (1989). ann_davidson@oma.org

Ted Bober, MSW, RSW
Case Manager

Mr. Ted Bober joined the PHP as a Case Manager in 2004. Ted Bober has over 25 years of social work experience as an administrator and therapist working with community and hospital based mental health and addiction services. Ted also has an interest in disaster mental health and has worked in disaster recovery efforts in Canada and the United States. He is a lecturer at the University of Toronto and coauthor of the book In The Line of Fire: Trauma in the Emergency Services published by Oxford University Press. ted_bober@oma.org

Jordanna Davidson, MSW, RSW
Case Manager

Ms. Jordanna Davidson joined the PHP as a Case Manager in 2007. Jordanna received a BASc with a specialization in Family and Social Relations from the University of Guelph in 1997, a Certificate in Dispute Resolution at York University in 1998 and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto in 2001. Jordanna is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Jordanna's previous employment experience includes case managing and counselling individuals with substance use and/or problem gambling problems at the Jean Tweed Centre and facilitating groups for Back on Track, Ontario's Remedial Measures Program for Impaired Drivers. jordanna_davidson@oma.org

Bess Willams, MLA/T
Senior Administrative Assistant

Ms. Williams joined the PHP as a Senior Administrative Assistant in 2004. She currently provides direct support to the two Medical Directors. Bess also acts as a mentor to the other PHP administrative staff and, under the guidance of the Administrative Director, is actively involved in the creation/testing of PHP administrative processes and procedures and data maintenance. Bess is a certified medical office and laboratory assistant and an active member of the International Association of Administrative Professional (IAAP). She is currently working towards obtaining her CPS/CAP designation through the IAAP. bess_williams@oma.org

Anna Kopowska
Senior Administrative Assistant

Anna Kopowska joined the PHP as an administrative assistant/receptionist in November 2006. In her role, Anna provides front end reception duties, laboratory reports and provides support for the medical director, associate director, case managers and senior administrative assistants. Anna has a background in early childhood education, communications, marketing and advertising sales. She completed certification in December 2007 as a medical office assistant and is a member of the Ontario Medical Secretaries Association. anna_kopowska@oma.org

Amanda Gomes
Senior Administrative Assistant

Ms. Gomes joined the PHP as a Senior Administrative Assistant in 2007. In this capacity, she provides administrative support to the PHP Case Managers and Medical Directors. Amanda also provides back up support to reception and the monitored random drug-testing program. amanda_gomes@oma.org

Bernadette Voulgaris
Senior Administrative Assistant

Bernie Voulgaris joined the PHP as a Senior Administrative Assistant in March 2008. Bernie provides administrative support to two Case Managers, Judi Platt and Jordanna Davidson. Bernie works with the administrative team to provide back up support to the other PHP Case Managers and Medical Staff. As well, she provides back up to reception. Bernie brings her previous experience in hospital and health care environments to the PHP. bernadette_voulgaris@oma.org

Mira Stojanovic
Coordinator

Mira Stojanovic joined the PHP as a Coordinator in October 2008. Her main area of the responsibility is to coordinate all promotional activities for PHP, including health and wellness promotion, educational programs, PHP Annual meeting and PHP Annual Educational Day. In addition Mira is responsible for design and development of all marketing materials as well as PHP website maintenance and redesign. Mira brings to the PHP wealth of marketing experience from various fields of Health Care, Municipal Government, Film and Video and Tourism industry mira_stojanovic@oma.org