Jugpal Singh Arneja

Jugpal S. Arneja *

MD, MBA, FAAP, FACS, FRCSC, LLM (Candidate)

Vancouver, British Columbia
Plastic surgery

Area 1, Division B
(BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON)

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Candidate statement

Why would I want to return to CMPA Council? In short, to help ensure and advance the organization’s mission such that the CMPA remains a jewel in our complex Canadian healthcare system. Although our fees are low, our brand and bargaining position strong, the organization is well-managed and in good financial stead, it puts the interests of its members first, and offers a vast value proposition, there is always room to move the needle.

My past educational, clinical, academic and leadership roles and experiences at the University, Health Authority, College, CMPA, and at various professional organizations have positioned me well for ongoing contribution and value creation to the governance of the CMPA. A representative and diverse council is critical to good governance, corporate accountability, ensuring the strategic direction of the organization is member-focused and organizational deliverables are being met. CMPA Councilors owe this to our members and to the organization. To this end, good governance is best attained via those with skills and experiences in these domains. I’d be humbled and honoured to be elected by the membership for this service.

Relevant skills and experience

Practice appointments

BC Children's Hospital

Medical Staff
2009-

Vancouver General Hospital/UBC Hospital

Medical Staff (Associate)
2009-

Henry Ford Hospital

Medical Staff (Associate)
2007-2009

Children's Hospital of Michigan

Medical Staff
2005-2009

Professional appointments

University of British Columbia

Senior Associate Member, Sauder School of Business
2023-
Professor (Clinical), Surgery (Plastic)
2016-
Associate Member, Sauder School of Business
2014-2023

Plastic Surgery (Official Journal of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons)

Editor-In-Chief
2020-

American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Plastic Surgery

Board Member/Chair 2023
2016-2024

American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons

Board Member/Chair 2023
2016-2024

College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia

Inquiry Committee
2021-2023
Non-Hospital Medical and Surgical Facilities Committee
2016-2021

BC Children's Hospital

Associate Chief (Operations), Department of Surgery & Physician Admitting Officer (Surgery)
2012-2021
Medical Advisory Committee
2012-2021

False Creek Healthcare Centre

Medical Director
2019-2020

University of Manitoba

Board of Governors
1997-1998
Board of Governors- Academic Affairs Committee
1997-1998

CMPA appointments

Case Review Committee
2025-
Pension Committee
2025-
Council
2023-
Investment Committee (Chair 2025 - )
2023-
Legal Services Oversight Committee
2024-2025
Safe Medical Care Committee
2023-2024



Election contact information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-875-2794

* Proposed through the Nominating Committee