Professor Dr. Melinda Fleming

Biography

Dr. Melinda L. Fleming is an Associate Professor at Queen's University in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. She has a robust academic background with postgraduate training in Anaesthesia from the University of Toronto and further specialization with a fellowship in Thoracic Anesthesia from Brigham & Women’s Hospital at Harvard. Dr. Fleming's clinical interests encompass Pediatric Anesthesia and Thoracic Anesthesia, where she employs her extensive knowledge and skills to enhance patient care. Additionally, she is actively involved in medical education, focusing on Postgraduate Medical Education and Simulation, championing Competency Based Medical Education initiatives. Dr. Fleming's contributions to national committees within the anesthesiology field, including the Anesthesia Executive Examination Board and the RCPSC, highlight her commitment to advancing medical standards and education. She has held several significant positions at Queen’s, including Perioperative Clerkship Course Director and Postgraduate Residency Program Director, where she has positively impacted curriculum development and faculty engagement.

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