David Wiljer PhD, CPC (HC), FSACME, FAACE

Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation,
Academic Director, CPD, University of Toronto;
Executive Director, Education Technology and Innovation, UHN;
Scientist, The Wilson Centre
Past President, SACME

David Wiljer, PhD, is the Executive Director of Education, Technology & Innovation at the University Health Network and he is also a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, and Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. He is a past President and Fellow of the American Association of Cancer Education, and the Past President for the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education. He is the Principal Investigator for the Digital Compassion Research Lab, TIER, UHN. He holds the Certified Professional in CPD credential awarded by the Coalition for Physician Learning and Practice Improvement. Dr. Wiljer has led research and development projects that focus on putting data and knowledge into action by utilizing health information technologies and knowledge management approaches to promote lifelong learning and better patient care. Through his work he explores the short and long-term impact of digital technologies on the patient experience, patient engagement, healthcare professional education and development. His current interests are on co-creating digital solutions and education to promote compassionate care, contributing to a healthier world.