Dr. Constance LeBlanc is the president and CEO of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC). The three pillars of the AFMC’s strategic plan are Education, Research and Social Accountability and Connie works closely with the 18 faculties of medicine in Canada to advance each of these portfolios nationally. In research, our focus at the AFMC has been on developing strategies for increased research funding for the Clinical Investigators’ Program and the MD-PhD programs, supporting graduate learners and advocating for the importance of research investment for the continued advancement of science in Canada.

Connie is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University; holds a Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum Studies and an Executive Masters’ in Business Administration and Technology. She is a recent recipient of a certification in Diversity as a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional. Her research and scholarship foci include Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), leadership and medical education.

She is a runner, practices Shotokan Karate at a high level, a SCUBA diver and loves travel and great food!