About Dr. Carolyn Snider
Dr. Carolyn Snider is a Canadian Emergency Physician Leader and Researcher, She served as the Chief of Emergency Medicine at Unity Health Toronto – St. Michael’s Hospital from 2019-2023. As a Scientist with the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and MAP for Urban Health Solutions, and an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, she brings over two decades of experience in emergency and trauma medicine in large urban teaching hospitals
Commitment to Equitable Healthcare
Passionate about leadership and equitable healthcare delivery, Dr. Snider collaborates with patients and community colleagues to redesign emergency department care for marginalized populations. Her dedication to advocacy extends beyond the hospital walls, where she leads initiatives targeting social determinants of health and champions transformative healthcare solutions.
Inspirational Speaker and Leadership Development
In addition to her professional pursuits, Carolyn is a captivating speaker. She weaves compelling narratives from her personal and professional journey to inspire audiences to enact positive change. She facilitates engaging workshops, fosters growth and leadership development, and offers transformative consulting services, leveraging her expertise to achieve crucial outcomes for healthcare systems, hospitals, and patients.
Personal Interests and Family Life
Beyond her career, Carolyn is a scuba diver, choir member with Voices Rock Medicine, urban flower gardener, food enthusiast, and avid adventure traveler. She is grateful to be a devoted mom to an incredible teenager and shares her life with a brilliant historian spouse and a large, supportive family.