This Panel will hear complaints regarding medical practitioners.
The composition of the Disciplinary Panel shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.
The council shall consist of:
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, and experience of appointed Disciplinary Panel members can enhance the effectiveness of a Panel by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples may include:
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
Panel members are required at the call of the Chair. Panel members are usually only requested to sit on one disciplinary hearing every one to two years. Hearings take place during regular business hours and typically require a minimum of a half day to a maximum of two days of dedicated time for the hearing, plus additional time for deliberations and reviewing the written decision. The length of time required will depend on the nature of the hearing.
Members to the Disciplinary Panel shall be appointed for a term of three years.
Notwithstanding the expiry of their term, a member of the Disciplinary Panel continues to be a member until they are re-appointed, or their replacement is appointed. Persons appointed to the Disciplinary Panel may be reappointed.
The Disciplinary Panel of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking to fill at least two position to represent the public interest. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill set identified in the board profile above and who can bring unique perspectives to the table. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population they serve.