Dr. Amy Ornstein

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ornstein has a distinguished career in pediatrics, focusing on child maltreatment and abuse prevention. She has been a key contributor to national and international meetings, educating a wide array of professionals in law enforcement and social services about the complexities of child abuse and neglect. Formerly, she worked with the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where she completed her clinical fellowship in pediatrics. As a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Child Abuse Pediatrics, Dr. Ornstein is actively involved in advocacy efforts aimed at improving child welfare services. She played a significant role in the development of the SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, which coordinates supportive services for children and families experiencing abuse. In her academic capacity at Dalhousie University, she teaches and engages in research that seeks to advance knowledge and practice in the field of child protection. Her numerous publications and contributions have been pivotal in strengthening Canada's frameworks concerning child maltreatment prevention and intervention.

Research Interests

Experience

Division Head General Pediatrics

— Present

IWK Health Centre • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Head of the General Pediatrics Division, overseeing clinical services and education.

Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics, involved in teaching and research.

Medical Director

— Present

IWK Suspected Trauma Abuse Response Team (START) • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Directing medical responses for suspected cases of trauma and abuse.

Awards

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IWK Dept. Pediatrics Leadership Award

2024-09-01
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Award of Excellence Canadian Pediatric Society

2022-01-01
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IWK Board Directors Award Leadership - SeaStar Child Youth Advocacy Centre

2016-01-01
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Irving Ruth Pink Award Youth Development Social Justice Dalhousie Legal Aid

2016-01-01