Gregory W. Taylor
Canadian physician and public servant
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Gregory W. Taylor is a Canadian physician and public servant who served as the 2nd chief public health officer of Canada from September 24, 2014, until his retirement on December 16, 2016.[1][2]
Justin Trudeau
Jane Philpott
Gregory W. Taylor | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Chief Public Health Officer of Canada | |
| In office September 24, 2014 – December 16, 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper Justin Trudeau |
| Minister | Rona Ambrose Jane Philpott |
| Preceded by | David Butler-Jones |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Tam |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Physician |
Biography
Taylor obtained his qualifications as a medical doctor and family medicine resident at Dalhousie University.[3]
Taylor began his medical career in 1985 at a Guelph practice as a family doctor.[2]
In 1992 he moved to the University of Ottawa in order to complete a fellowship in community medicine,[citation needed] after which he was employed by the federal government and began his career as a civil servant.[2][3]
Taylor joined Health Canada’s Laboratory Centre for Disease Control in 1995.[3]
As CPHO between 2014 and 2016, Taylor needed to advise Canadians on the Ebola outbreak and the Zika virus.[1] Taylor was very concerned about the development of superbugs, and he advised Canadians to ease up on alcohol.[2]
Taylor is now listed as an adjunct professor of epidemiology at the University of Ottawa.[4]
Taylor has served on the board of directors of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research since March 2018.[5]