ABOUT
Dr. Vandad Yousefi MD, CCFP, FHM, DRCPSC, CCPE
Vandad Yousefi is a physician and leader with a focus on quality improvement and patient safety.
He holds a Doctor of Medicine from the University of British Columbia and completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Calgary. His professional development includes training in physician leadership and patient safety at institutions such as the University of Toronto and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute. His other professional qualifications include a Diplomate in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Fellowship in Hospital Medicine from the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Previously, he served as the Regional Department Head of Hospital Medicine and Regional Medical Director for the Hospitalist Program at Fraser Health Authority. He led initiatives to enhance the department's focus on quality and safety, including the establishment of quality improvement collaboratives related to delirium, sepsis, and patient handovers. His work contributed to the standardization of care processes across multiple hospitals. Since 2020, he has held leadership roles with the Department of Family and Community Practice at Vancouver Acute.
His leadership roles have also extended to national and provincial organizations. He was a Board Member and founding committee chair for the Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine and a Clinical Lead for the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. He also founded the Ontario Physician Quality Interest Network.
Vandad has authored and presented on topics related to hospital medicine and quality improvement. His contributions have been recognized with awards, including the Award for Clinical Excellence from the Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine.
Vandad is also the co-founder and CEO of Hospitalist Consulting Solutions Inc, the first Canadian healthcare consulting company specializing in developing and optimizing inpatient care programs.