Shared on behalf of Dr. Bradley Jacobson, Chief of Staff

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I am pleased to announce that Dr. Christian van der Pol has been appointed as the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre effective October 1, 2025, after covering the role since August. 

Dr. van der Pol has been a respected member of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging since 2020, bringing a wealth of leadership, clinical and academic experience. His roles have included Site Chief at Hamilton Health Sciences, Assistant Professor at NOSM University, Associate Professor at McMaster University, Chief Resident and investigator on multiple research projects. Already in his short time covering the position, he has made positive process improvements.

Please join me in welcoming him to his new role.