Introducing the new BPC President, Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka

Dr. Ndubuka was appointed to the BPC board in 2023 He is a public health expert currently working with the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority as a medical health officer. He leads the health team responsible for delivery of public health services to First Nation communities in northern Saskatchewan. He is an Associate Professor with the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan with a cross appointment at the School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. As a researcher, Dr. Ndubuka is particularly interested in the contributions of social determinants of health to infectious disease epidemiology and public health practices.

Dr. Ndubuka is a highly skilled equity, diversity and inclusion advocate with extensive experience working in multistakeholder environments. He is currently a Physician Advocate, equity, diversity and inclusion with the Saskatchewan Medical Association. He is a Certified Physician Executive, with 20+ years of management and executive level experience in healthcare. 

He achieved his undergraduate medical degree from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. He later graduated from the University of South Africa with a Master’s degree in Public Health and Doctorate degree in Health Studies. In 2013, he achieved his Chartered Director (C. Dir.) designation from The Directors College, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. As a member of the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders, Dr. Ndubuka obtained his Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE) credential in 2024. 

Dr. Ndubuka has held a number of volunteer board positions including past national president, Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists; past president, Rotary Club of Prince Albert; Board member, Saskatchewan Medical Association. 

​​In 2022, Dr. Ndubuka became a fellow of the prestigious John Ware Institute. He was named as one of the Top 75 finalist of the Canadian Immigrant Award 2023. He is a two-time recipient of the late Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023 for his contributions to community service and volunteerism.