Dr. Brynlea Barbeau

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Barbeau completed a B.A. at the University of Western Ontario, M.Sc.(A) at McGill University and her MD at McMaster.  She attended NOFM for her Family Medicine Residency.  She has worked in a number of primary care models including FHG, RNPGA, FHO and more recently a FHT (Family Health Team).  She currently is the Lead Physician for the Sault FHO and has a full-time family practice.  She has also worked in Addiction Medicine for the last 8 years and is one of four physicians at the local RAAM clinic.   She has serviced as head of Service for Addiction Medicine at the Sault Area Hospital (SAH), is currently a member of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions as well as the Medical Director for the SACC (Sexual Assault and Care Clinic).  She is currently Treasurer for the Medical Staff Executive.  Dr. Barbeau teaches medical students and residents and is an Assistant Professor at NOSM.  She is very passionate about her work in Addiction Medicine and Concurrent Disorders and is involved in presentations and research in the area.

Dr. Simraaj Powar

Specialty:

GP Derm

About The Speaker

Dr. Simraaj Powar MB BCh BAO LRCSI LRCPI CFP PgDip (Derm), graduated from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with a medical degree and Bachelor of Obstetrics. The well-renowned program placed a strong emphasis on clinical skills, patient contact, and the application of medical knowledge. Dr. Powar subsequently completed her Family Medicine residency training at the University of Western Ontario. She completed dedicated rotations in Dermatology, General Surgery/Plastics, Minor Medical Procedures, and General Practice Dermatology. She was awarded the Schulich Learner Peer Award for her exceptional interest and enthusiasm for the learning needs of patients and students. Dr. Powar completed her postgraduate degree in Practical Dermatology from the University of Cardiff, which awarded her the title of GP Derm. She has both the OMA Focused Practice Billing Designation and the CPSO Change in Scope certification.

Dr. Powar’s intrigue for Dermatology stems from the ideology that ‘the skin is the window to the body’, and often can be an indicator of underlying pathology, and a major component of a person’s idea of self. Additionally, she has a curious affinity for visual clinical diagnosis, as evidenced by her numerous publications in the Canadian Journal of Diagnosis. Dr. Powar encourages a patient-centered care model, understanding the importance of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to help a patient reach their goals.

Dr. Powar draws on her skills to create CME topics and presentations with focus on clinically relevant topics, practical approaches, and expanding confidence in procedural skills.