The Chancellor Speaker Series invites renowned experts to visit the university and share their unique perspectives that support the chancellor’s vision.

Dr. Fields believes that positive change is something we must choose and work for. “The key to MacEwan’s future success,” he says, “involves achieving academic excellence in a way that remembers that education is all about people and approaches that future with humanity and compassion.”

The series will inspire discussion about issues that are important to both the chancellor and the communities the university serves. The series is also intended to raise the university's profile and reputation as a trendsetting and trend breaking institution—and as a thought leader in the community.

Meet our Fall 2023 speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull

A well-recognized healthcare leader, Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull is a committed medical educator with a special interest in poverty and its effect on health. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Queen’s University with a specialty in internal medicine, and a Masters in Education from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Turnbull has pursued his interests in poverty, health equity and associated health policy both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Turnbull has served as president of the Canadian Medical Association (2010–2011), the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (2006–2007) and the Medical Council of Canada (1998–2001). He has also served as the Chief of Clinical Quality for Health Quality Ontario (2014–2017), holding the position of Health Equity Clinical Lead, as well as the Senior Medical Officer for Correction Services Canada (2011–2014).

Dr. Turnbull has received several national and international grants and awards for his work, including the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.