Dr. Edward R. McInnis

Dr. Edward R. McInnis, Lt. (N), MD, CCFP, has built a notable career in both emergency and family medicine, with ten years dedicated to emergency and trauma care and sixteen years as a practicing family physician. In addition to his professional roles, he is deeply committed as a father of four, an athlete, a lieutenant in the Canadian Armed Forces, a Navy reservist, and a genuine volunteer.

Hailing from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, he is the eldest of four siblings and developed a love for sports early on. Throughout his youth, he was active in hockey, baseball, tennis, and golf. He competed in hockey at a Junior A level and even was scouted by the Boston Red Sox as a potential pitcher. His passion for athletics extended into adulthood, incorporating weightlifting into his routine.

His strong work ethic was apparent from his early years, beginning with managing a paper route at the age of ten and taking on his first full-time job at McDonald's by thirteen. He pursued his undergraduate education at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, earning a BBA in 1992. Afterward, he traveled extensively across the United States before furthering his education in the sciences.

He completed his BSc (Honors) in Biochemistry and Genetics at Dalhousie University in 1997 and followed up with an Epidemiology Certification in 2002. He entered medical school at Dalhousie University, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2004. His medical training concluded with a postgraduate internship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where he specialized in Emergency and Family Medicine.

He holds several professional certifications, including the MCC (Licensure of Medical Council of Canada) and CCFP (Canadian College of Family Physicians). He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, such as the Prince Edward Island Top Medical Student Scholarship and a Special Citation for Meritorious Service in the Canadian Armed Forces. He has held teaching positions, including Associate Professor at Dalhousie University and Senior Professor at the Canadian Forces School of Physician Assistants.

His military service includes nine years as a lieutenant in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving as a medical officer on domestic and international missions. He continues to serve as a Class B reservist.

Volunteering remains a significant part of his life; he has worked extensively with homeless shelters in Halifax, Hamilton, and Toronto and has tutored children in group homes. As a committed Christian and family man, he actively supports his children's activities and sports, maintaining a strong involvement in their lives and community.

Dr. Edward R. McInnis exemplifies dedication to his medical career, military service, and community involvement, embodying a life of service and family commitment.