Medical and Academic Affairs

Vice President, Associate Vice Presidents, Executive Director and Executive Medical Director

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Dr. Ben Williams

Vice President, Medicine, Quality, Research and Chief Medical Officer

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Dr. Michelle Weizel

Associate Vice President, Medicine and Deputy Chief Medical Officer

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Laura Nielsen

Executive Director, Medical and Academic Affairs

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Dr. Keith Menard

Executive Medical Director, Medical Staff Governance

The Medical and Academic Affairs team is under the leadership of Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President, Medicine, Quality, Research & Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Williams is responsible for the leadership and governance of Island Health’s medical staff. He is also accountable for medicine and quality-related processes governing the delivery of health care provided to patients throughout Island Health. 

Medical and Academic Affairs Leadership Structure. 
Updated: January 8, 2025

Medical and Academic Affairs Strategic Priorities for 2022-2023. 


Partnerships and Communication

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Medical Staff Quality and Improvement

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Medical Staff Support and Resources

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Primary Care Support and Resources

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Medical Staff Contract, Compensation and Practice Design

Learn about our Medical Staff Contract, Compensation and Practice Design efforts.

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Clinical Service Contract Negotiation

Learn about our Clinical Service Contract Negotiation efforts.

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