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educator physician

Peter Geoffrey Barss, physician, educator. Recipient National Citation, Canada Red Cross, 2001, Ignobel prize, Associated Independent Recording, 2001. Research and prevention advisor Canada Red Cross Water Safety Program, Otawa, 1999—2007.

Background

Barss, Peter Geoffrey Son of Allison H. and Constance Haley Barss.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Acadia University, Wolfville, 1967. Doctor of Medicine, University Chicago, 1971. DTMH, London School Tropical Medicine, 1976.

Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1986. Doctor of Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1991.

Career

Physician Dondi Chissamba Hospitals, Angola, 1972—1975, Hospital Notre Dame, Canada, 1976—1977. Medical superintendent hospital Department Health, Alotau, 1978—1985. Consultant physician Montreal Health Department, 1991—1997.

Head health intelligence Government Northwest Territories, 1998—1999. Consultant Health Canada, Montreal, 2001. Associate professor United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates, 2001—2007.

Achievements

  • Peter Geoffrey Barss has been listed as a noteworthy physician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

  • Other Work

    • Author: (book) Injury Prevention, 1998.

Membership

Research and prevention advisor Canada Red Cross Water Safety Program, Otawa, 1999—2007.

Interests

  • Hiking, kayaking, music, languages, travel.

Connections

Children: Julia, Celia, Sara.

Father:
Allison H.

Mother:
Constance Haley Barss

child:
Celia Barss

child:
Julia Barss

child:
Sara Barss