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µþ²â:ÌýEmily Brown
Dr. Constance LeBlanc, president and CEO of the and a leader in Canadian medical education, is thrilled to host the annual in Halifax, N.S., in 2025. Â
With roots in New Brunswick, Dr. LeBlanc—known as Connie to friends and family—has dedicated more than three decades to emergency medicine in Nova Scotia, while also serving as faculty at pilipiliÂþ».
Dr. LeBlanc’s academic journey took her from Université de Moncton to medical training at Université Laval, where she gained an early passion for patient care that eventually led her to emergency medicine.
Known for her lifelong commitment to learning, Dr. LeBlanc holds advanced degrees in both medical education and business from Université Laval, Université de Moncton, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Quantic School of Business and Technology. Recently, she became a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional.
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During her tenure at pilipiliÂþ», Dr. LeBlanc served for 10 years as Associate Dean for Continuing Professional Development. She demonstrated her commitment to advancing medical education and nurturing professional growth, and is passionate about social accountability, equity, and inclusion within health care. Those principles guide her current work at the AFMC, especially as she prepares for the upcoming from April 3 to 6, 2025.
 Dr. LeBlanc is enthusiastic about welcoming attendees to Halifax for the conference, excited about showcasing the city's vibrant spirit while advancing the AFMC’s core pillars of medical education, health research, and social accountability.
She strongly supports the involvement of patients in conference proceedings.
"We need to ensure that the patient voice remains integral to advancements in medicine," says Dr. LeBlanc.
Her approach to leadership is highly collaborative, valuing open dialogue with her AFMC colleagues and ensuring that diverse perspectives shape the organization’s direction.
Dr. LeBlanc’s journey to medicine is as inspiring as it is unconventional; raised by two librarians, she pursued her passion for medicine independently, drawn to the meaningful and often humbling human connections she found in emergency medicine. Today, she balances her executive role with her weekly shifts in the emergency department, embodying her belief that "humility and human connection are the core of patient-centered care."
Her enthusiasm for the conference reflects her broader vision for AFMC, where transformative education, inclusivity, and community-centered care are at the forefront.
Registration for will open later this month.