Ahmed Al-Awamer

Dr. Al-Awamer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is a family physician, Royal College certified palliative medicine specialist and award-winning educator at the Supportive Care Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto. After completing his medical degree, Dr. Al-Awamer obtained a Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree in bioethics from the University of Toronto. In his various roles, Dr. Al-Awamer is the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education at University Health Network, Canada's largest research hospital. He is the previous Director of the Palliative Medicine Clinical Fellowship and Education Lead at the Princess Margret Cancer Centre's Palliative Care Division. He led the Curriculum Committee at the Royal College Palliative Medicine Residency Program and DFCM's Palliative Care Enhanced Skills Program 2017-19. Dr. Al-Awamer cofounded many impactful educational programs, including the Transitioning Program for International Fellows, the Bridging Program for Palliative Medicine Fellows, and the Palliative Medicine Clinical Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto. He received multiple awards for his efforts in postgraduate education. In addition to his interest in medical education, Dr. Al-Awamer has active initiatives of research and education in ethics, and palliative care for Muslims and Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA). He published and delivered conference papers nationally and internationally in his areas of expertise.