The Medical Affairs office works under the leadership of the Chief of Staff and works closely with the Medical Chiefs and the Brightshores Health System Executive Team.

Some of the core responsibilities of the office include the following:

  • Medical Staff Recruitment & Locum Opportunities
  • Credentialing & Re-Appointments
  • Medical Education
  • Administrative Coordination & Support to Medical Leadership
  • Orientation

If you would like more information please contact one of the following individuals:

Trish Herrick, Director Medical Affairs
Phone: 519-376-2121 Ext. 2949
Email: therrick@brightshores.ca

Natalie Smit, Physician Recruitment Lead

  • Medical Staff Recruitment
  • ED Mentorship Program
  • Medical Staff Onboarding & Orientation

Phone: 519-376-2121, Ext. 2287
E-mail: nsmit@brightshores.ca

Arynn Knowles, Medical Affairs Coordinator

  • Medical Education
  • Medical Staff Departmental Support
  • Rural and Urban Medical Staff Association Support
  • Continuing Medical Education

Phone: 519-376-2121, Ext. 2269
E-mail: aknowles@brightshores.ca

Melissa Snider, Medical Affairs Coordinator

  • Financial & General Administration
  • Departmental Scheduling
  • Medical Staff Departmental Support

Phone: 519-376-2121 Ext. 2750
Email: mesnider@brightshores.ca

Marta Monck, Medical Affairs Coordinator

  • Medical Staff Credentialing
  • Assistant to the Chief of Staff, and VP Medical Affairs
  • Medical Staff Departmental Support

Phone: 519-376-2121 Ext. 2807
Email: mmonck@brightshores.ca