We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dorothy (Sam) Williams to her new role as Department Head of Medicine, effective January 1, 2019.
Specializing in geriatric medicine at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, Dr. Williams has served as Chair of the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee since 2009. She has also held several medical leadership positions including Vice-Chief and Head of the Department of Geriatric Medicine, Chief of Staff and Chair of the South Island Medical Advisory Committee, Chief of Staff and Chair of the Local Medical Advisory Committee at West Coast General Hospital and Division Head of Internal Medicine for geo 2 and 3.
In addition to her health authority medical leadership roles, Dr. Williams is also the past president of the South Island Medical Staff Association, a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia and Island Medical Program and a member of Provincial Committees including the Steering Committee of the Physician Health Program of BC.
More about Dr. Sam Williams
- Women in Medicine and Medical Leadership
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March 8, 2020
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Island Health is profiling some of the women in medicine and medical leadership positions that help deliver excellent health care and lead our organization. Dr. Dorothy (Sam) Williams is an internal medicine specialist who subspecializes in geriatric medicine. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Williams serves as Chief of Staff at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, Head of the Department of Medicine and Division Head of Internal Medicine for geo 2 and 3. To read the full story, click here.