inTroducing
Meet the New President
Dr. David Rouselle looks forward to his new role at the head of the table
Dr. David Rouselle, an obstetrician / gynecologist practising at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, became the new College President at the most recent meeting of Council. A soft-spoken, self-described introvert, Dr. Rouselle grew up in Parry Sound and graduated from Queen’ s University medical school, class of 1981. He completed his family medicine residency at the former University of Western Ontario, before going on to complete his residency in obstetrics / gynecology at McMaster University. Recently, Dr. Rouselle talked to us about his work on the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee and his thoughts on the year ahead.
Q & A the College, as a member, vicechair and most recently, chair. What led you to want to become involved with the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee( ICRC)? A. I have always been interested in quality improvement at my own hospital, serving on Quality Assurance and Medical Advisory Committees, and as chief of our obstetrics department. This interest led me to become involved at the College and for years, I sat on an expert panel, advising the old Complaints Committee in its review of obstetrical cases. And then in 2009, legislation saw the ICRC replace the Complaints Committee. Because the legislation gave the ICRC an expanded mandate, it resulted in a lot of us advisors being“ kicked upstairs” to join the Committee.
How are you feeling about the coming year in your new role? A. I’ m feeling a reasonable trepidation, but am also looking forward to the job. I will continue to practise, including surgery and night call, so balancing responsibilities will be challenging.
Over the years, you have been most closely associated with the main screening committee for complaints at
How would you describe the experience of serving on the ICRC? A. ICRC deals with investigations into members’ conduct, care and capacity so it is serious work. My work on the ICRC has been very stimulating and I have been gratified by the opportunity to serve the public interest and to try to help doctors improve. The biggest challenge is the sheer volume of work. Because it is the main screening committee for public and other complaints or
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Dialogue Issue 4, 2016