Kristjan Thompson, MD, FRCPC, DHSA, ICD.D

Dr. Kristjan Thompson is the current chief medical officer of St. Boniface Hospital and a former president/chair of Doctors Manitoba. He practices full-time as an emergency medicine physician at St. Boniface Hospital, is a member of the Winnipeg Jets medical staff, and previously worked part-time as a transport physician for STARS Air Ambulance. 

In addition to his seven years of board/executive experience at Doctors Manitoba, he completed a five-year term as business manager of SBH ED, served as vice-president of the St. Boniface MAC/Medical staff executive, and was also president of the Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba.

His professional interests include antimicrobial stewardship, healthcare administration, health policy/system transformation, and professional advocacy.

He endeavours to advocate for all physicians as they navigate through many great challenges and the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, and joins his colleagues helping to lead change and shape the future of healthcare delivery in Manitoba.

Education

Board Governance Certification (ICD.D), Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management/Asper School of Business (2022)

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), Emergency Medicine, University of Manitoba (2016)

Diploma in Health Services Administration (DHSA), Dalhousie University (2015)

Medical Doctor (MD), University of Manitoba (2011)

Bachelor of Science in Medicine (BSc Med), University of Manitoba (2011)

Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Manitoba (2007)