Dr. Jugpal Arneja is a plastic surgeon in Vancouver, a clinical professor of plastic surgery at the University of British Columbia, and editor-In-chief of Plastic Surgery, the official journal of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He completed a healthcare-focused MBA in 2011 and has since applied his expertise in operations, finance, and negotiations across a range of leadership roles.
The Nominating Committee values Dr. Arneja’s strong financial insight and distinct perspectives he brings to CMPA Council discussions.
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)
American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons
Board Member/Chair 2023
2016-2024
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Plastic Surgery
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
Medical Advisory Committee
2012-2021
Associate Chief (Operations), Department of Surgery & Physician Admitting Officer (Surgery)
2012-2021
False Creek Healthcare Centre
Medical Director
2019-2020
University of Manitoba
Board of Governors-Academic Affairs Committee
1997-1998
Board of Governors
1997-1998
