Dr. James McInnis

Dr. James McInnis, Lt. (N), MD, CCFP, boasts a wealthy family and emergency medicine background. He has a decade of experience in emergency and trauma care and sixteen years of serving as a family physician. Beyond his medical profession, he is deeply engaged as a full-time father to four children, an athlete, a lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces, a naval reservist, and an active volunteer.

The Early Years

Originally from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, he was the eldest of four siblings, immersed in various sports activities. Hockey, baseball, tennis, and golf filled his youth with notable achievements in Junior A hockey and recognition from the Boston Red Sox for his baseball pitching skills. Even in adulthood, he maintained his passion for sports, incorporating weightlifting into his routine.

His strong work ethic emerged early, with a paper route at age ten and a full-time job at McDonald’s by thirteen.

Education, Professional Licensure, and Certifications

His educational journey is extensive, beginning with a BBA from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1992. After a period of exploration in the United States, he pursued a BSc (Honors) in Biochemistry and Genetics at Dalhousie University, graduating in 1997. Further academic pursuits led to an Epidemiology Certification from Dalhousie University in 2002 and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Dalhousie Medical School in 2004. He completed his internship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, focusing on Emergency and Family Medicine.

His professional credentials include the MCC (Licensure of Medical Council of Canada), a Commissioned Rank of Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy, the CCFP (Canadian College of Family Physicians), and a promotion to Lieutenant (N) in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Honors and Awards

Dr. James McInnis has been recognized throughout his career with several accolades, including the Prince Edward Island Top Medical Student Scholarship, the Burke Certificate for Promise in Family Medicine, and a Special Citation for Meritorious Service in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Academic Experience

He has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Laboratory Studies at Dalhousie University, Senior Post Graduate Clinical Instructor at McMaster University, and Senior Professor and Evaluator at the Canadian Forces School of Physician Assistants in CFB Borden, Ontario.

Serving His Country

His commitment to serving his country is evident through his nine years as a Lieutenant (N) in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he played diverse roles, including medical officer, disaster response team member, and bio-terrorism medicine consultant.

Clinical Experience and Medical Practice

His clinical experience includes serving as an Emergency Physician at McMaster University Hospital before transitioning to Director of Care at Wasaga/Angus Community Health Center – Family Practice. Additionally, he joined the Medical Division of the Canadian Armed Forces as a Class B reservist in 2010.

Volunteer Work

Volunteerism has been a constant theme in his life, starting with his involvement at the Barrington Street Shelter in Halifax during medical school. He continued his volunteer efforts at shelters in Hamilton and Toronto and at an STD clinic.

A Family Man, A Man of Faith

He cherishes his role as a father to three daughters (ages 24, 19, and 9) and one son (age 22), actively participating in their lives and supporting their interests. His commitment extends to coaching hockey, assisting with figure skating, and volunteering with his daughter’s dance troop.

Dr. James McInnis is also a dedicated Christian, attending services regularly at Mapleview Christian Church with his children.

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