Dr. Eva Purkey

Biography

Dr. Eva Purkey is an Associate Professor and the Health Equity Director at Queen's University, within the School of Medicine's Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a Doctorate of Medicine from the Université de Montreal, a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, and is certified in Family Medicine through Queen’s University. Dr. Purkey's career is dedicated to global health and health equity, with specific expertise in addressing the needs of marginalized populations, including those experiencing structural violence. Her clinical responsibilities involve intrapartum obstetrics and the development of the curriculum for the Global Health/Health Equity program while collaborating on research to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Canada and abroad. Dr. Purkey has previously worked in family practice within small northern communities, served refugee communities at the Thai-Burmese border, and engaged with Inuit communities in Quebec and Nunavut. Her research interests include the effects of adverse childhood experiences on adult health, trauma-informed care, and equity-oriented health interventions in primary care contexts. Her work emphasizes a commitment to equity advocacy and building capacity within community-based healthcare organizations.

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