Dr. Clover Hemans is a primary care physician from Burlington, Ontario. She has dedicated much of her career to providing compassionate care to patients and to educating medical trainees in both the clinical setting and in the classroom by facilitating sessions geared to developing self-reflection, communication, and mentorship skills.
As past-president of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada and past co-chair of the Ontario Medical Association’s Women Committee, she brings both national and provincial leadership experience. Having also completed a Master’s degree in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Dr. Hemans offers a unique perspective to safe care and physician wellness initiatives.
The CMPA Nominating Committee values Dr. Hemans’ extensive leadership and governance experience, including her role as chair of the CMPA Governance Committee. In addition, she brings vast clinical experience along with a diverse background in quality, risk, and safety initiatives, all of which benefit the CMPA Council.
Practice Appointments
Employment and Social Development Canada
Medical Advisor, Medical Expert Division, Canada Pension Plan
2021-
Halton Healthcare Services
Medical Staff, Covid Assessment Clinic
2020-
Department of Family Medicine
1990-
Past Lead, Surgical Assisting Service
2011-2016
University of Toronto
Department of Family Medicine, Lecturer (Adjunct)
2012-
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Medical Manager
2015-2019
Professional Appointments
Ontario Medical Association
Civility, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
2020-
Chair, OMA Women Committee
2018-2021
District Delegate
2014-2021
Delegate and Executive Member: Section on General and Family Practice, Committee
2018-2020
Member Services Committee, Member
2018-2020
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Evaluator, Fellowship designation
2016-
National Surgical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Working Group
Halton Healthcare Services, Member
2016-
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Patient Safety Officer
2015-
Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
Halton Healthcare Services
Surgical Quality Care Committee Member
2007-
Secretary Treasurer, Professional Staff Association
2012-2014
Federation of Medical Women of Canada
Immediate Past-President, Past Chair of Scientific Assembly Committee
2018-2020
Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
Official Ontario Delegate to CMA General meeting
2015-2019
Canadian Medical Association - Specialist Forum - Federation of Medical Women of Canada
Canadian Medical Association - Committee on Medical Education and Professional Development
Representative from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada
2013-2015
