伍卫权医生简介:
Dr. Neville Poy, B.Sc., M.D., C.M., M.SC., F.R.C.S(C), F.A.C.S., O.C.
A native of Hong Kong, Dr. Poy immigrated to Canada at the age of 7 in 1942. He is a graduate of McGill University where he received his degree in Medicine in 1960. After training in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at McGill, he practiced his specialty as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in Toronto until his retirement in 1995.
Dr. Poy was the Director of the First Burn Unit in Canada. His keen interest in Hand Reconstructive Surgery lead to appointments in numerous educational and executive roles within the American Association for Surgery of the Hand, including its Vice-Presidency. He also established his own surgery clinic where he practiced Cosmetic Surgery.
An active participant in the medical community, he was president of his hospital's medical society, president of the Ontario Medical Association, Plastic Surgery Section, and president of the Sydenham Club. He was made the first Honorary member of the medical staff of the Scarborough General Hospital.
He holds memberships in numerous national and international medical societies and organizations, and has been Visiting Professor to McGill University and University of Toronto. He is presently on the Dean's Medical Advisory Board of McGill University.
He had received, in 1997, the Chairman of the Board of Governor's "Award of Excellence in the Medical Community", a singular annual award of his hospital, the Scarborough General Hospital.
In 1998, he was inducted into "The Order of Canada" as an "Officer" within the Order. In 2002, he received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, and made an Officer of the Order of St. John in 2003. In 2003, he was appointed Honorary Lieutenant - Colonel of the Queen's York Rangers Regiment (Militia).
Dr. Poy embarked upon a successful post-retirement career in Fine Art Photography. He also enjoys, immensely, accompanying his wife in her parliamentary role as senator and Chancellor of the University of Toronto taking great interest in, and supporting all her endeavours.