Michelle Scheepers

Background

About Michelle Scheepers

A dynamic, analytical, and team-oriented professional with extensive experience providing strategic advice and leadership in direct accountability roles- Broad, progressively senior experience with a strong background in process improvement, data management, reporting, project management, and change management- Core competencies and interests in pre-habilitation and incorporating innovative virtual platforms into clinical workflows- Proficient communication, liaising, and leadership abilities (both working independently and as part of teams). Proven ability to establish a positive rapport with patients, colleagues, superiors, students and other professionals while working in fast-paced environments. Qualifications • MBA (2024) • FRCPC, Anesthesiology (2015) • LMCC (2015) • FCA (SA) Part 2, Anesthesiology Fellowship- Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (2011) • FCA (SA) Part 1, Primary Anesthesiology Fellowship- Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (2009) • Diploma, Anesthesiology SA (2007) Professional Experience • Medical Director: Surgical Services Interior Health (2024-present) • President- Medical Staff Association (2020- 2024) • Vice President- Medical Staff Association (2020- 2021) • Physician Advisor Quality Improvement Program- Interior Health (2019- 2024) • Acting Head of Department- Interior Health (2019- 2021) • Physician Lead- Penticton Regional Hospital: Surgical Patient Optimization Collaborative (2019- Present) • Physician Lead- Two Facility Engagement Projects (2019- Present) • Physician Lead- Penticton Regional Hospital: Surgical Optimization- Glycemic Control (2018- Present) • Board Member- BC Anesthesiology Society (2017- 2021) • Committee Member- IHA Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (2017- 2020) • Working Group Member- Penticton Regional Hospital Facility Engagement Working Group (2017- Present) • Clinical Instructor- UBC (2017- Present) • BC Divisional Representative/ Board Member- Canadian Anesthesiology Society (2017- 2019)