Dr. Ben Thomson

Dr. Ben Thomson is a renowned public health expert, nephrologist and general internal medicine doctor, an award-winning educator, and global humanitarian physician. Beginning his academic career at Western University, he later was an assistant professor then promoted to associate professor at Queen’s University in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Thomson’s academic impact extends internationally through his work as an annual lecturer and physician examination demonstrator at IUG Medical School in Gaza City. Dedicated to humanitarian initiatives, he has enhanced healthcare delivery across 133 Indigenous communities in Ontario, established a vital healthcare facility in Uganda, and spearheaded improvements in medical infrastructure in Gaza. Dr. Thomson has founded the Keys of Health Fellowship and co-founded EmpowerGaza, initiatives that have influenced healthcare systems in Gaza. His innovations, such as the Kidney-CAP and the aerosol-reducing mask, address global medical challenges. A cancer survivor and kidney donor, Dr. Thomson’s personal experiences deeply inform his empathetic approach to medicine, shaping his vision of a world where resilient, compassionate healthcare is accessible to all communities globally.

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