Alberta has named a new interim chief medical officer of health, replacing Dr. Mark Joffe, whose interim contract expired earlier this week. The province says it is working toward a longer-term appointment.
Dr. Sunil Sookram, an emergency physician at the University of Alberta Hospital, has temporarily taken over the role while the province finalizes arrangements for a longer-term candidate, the province said in an April 17 press release. He replaces Joffe, whose contract expired on April 14.
“Dr. Sookram has served Albertans through emergency medicine throughout his career. He brings a wealth of experience to this interim role,” said Health Minister Adriana LaGrange….