Michael Tanner
Director of Health and Welfare Studies, Cato Institute

Dr. Puddester is an Associate Professor of Medicine at uOttawa where he is the Director of Canada's first Faculty Wellness Program. His clinical appointment is with the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario where he is the Medical Director of the Behavioural Neurosciences and Consultation-Liaison Team.In addition to his work with children youth and families Dr.
Puddester provides clinical and educational support to medical students and physicians in Ottawa and across Canada. He is also frequently called upon to contribute to research and policy development in physician health and is invited to provide over 50 keynotes workshops and lectures annually.Dr. Puddester holds an BA (English/Russian Studies) BMedSc and MD from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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Director of Health and Welfare Studies, Cato Institute
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