Gerry Craigen

BSc, LLB, JD, MD, FRCPC, DABPN, FACPsych, FAPA

Gerard Craigen

Toronto, Ontario
Psychiatry

Area 5, Division B
(ONTARIO)

Key skills and experience

Leadership

Medico-legal

Physician wellness

World of medicine

Dr. Gerry Craigen works full time as a psychiatrist. He is an Assistant Professor at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and is on staff at University Health Network. He received his law degree from the University of Ottawa.

Dr. Craigen understands the challenges of medical practice and medico-legal risks associated with practicing in today’s environment. He is a champion of promoting psychological safety and is dedicated to safe medical care.

The CMPA Nominating Committee values Dr. Craigen’s commitment to the CMPA. He offers unique insights gained through extensive healthcare system, regulatory and medical ethics matters, physician wellness, and medico-legal matters.

Relevant experience

Practice Appointments

Univeristy of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Dept of Psychiatry

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
2017-

University Health Network - Toronto General

Associate Attending Staff, Dept of Psychiatry
1990-

Professional Appointments

Medico-Legal Society of Toronto

Member
2015-

Canadian Bar Association

Member
2015-

American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

Member
2012-

American Psychiatric Association

Fellow
2008-

American College of Psychiatrists

Fellow
2008-

CMPA Appointments

Safe Medical Care Committee
2023-
Pension Committee (Chair 2023 - )
2019-
Human Resources and Compensation Committee
2019-
Council
2012-
Member and Stakeholder Relations Committee
2020-2023
Audit Committee
2021-2022
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee
2020-2022
2nd Vice-President
2020-2022
Executive Committee
2017-2022
Governance Committee
2020-2021
Extent of Assistance Committee
2018-2019
Case Review Committee
2013-2018
Audit Committee
2015-2017
Communications Advisory Committee
2012-2015
Research, Education and Risk Management Committee
2012-2013