Dr. Amrita Roy

Biography

Dr. Amrita Roy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Queen’s University, where she also serves as a staff physician with the Queen’s Family Health Team. Her clinical practice emphasizes patient care, and she is involved in supervising Family Medicine residents. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Guelph, a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Western University, and a PhD in Population and Public Health from the University of Calgary, where she also obtained her medical degree. Dr. Roy’s research primarily focuses on Indigenous health, including community-engaged projects that adhere to the principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP). She has extensive experience in various research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. In addition to her research, Dr. Roy is dedicated to teaching and mentoring medical trainees at Queen’s, with notable recognition as a CFMS Culture Changer Champion by the Canadian Federation of Medical Students. Her recent research interests include equity in social determinants of health, immigrant and refugee health, and women’s health.

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