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Curriculum Vitae
Dr. John C. Butt C.M., M.D., F.R.C. Path
Revised May 2003
Post-Graduate Training - Pathology
- Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
- Institute of Neurology, University of London, England
- Guys Hospital Medical School, University of London, England
- Charing Cross Medical School, University of London, England
Qualifications
- M.D., University of Alberta, 1960
- DMJ (PATH) Diploma Medical Jurisprudence, London, England, 1969
- M.R.C. Path - (Examination) 1973 in Anatomical & Forensic Pathology
- F.R.C. Path - Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (Britain), 1985
Formerly
- Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine, Charing Cross Hospital (University of London, England) 1971-73
- Full-Time Associate Professor, Division of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary 1974-77
- Chief Coroner, Province of Alberta 1975-77
- Chief Medical Examiner, Province of Alberta, 1977-1993, developed the medical examiner law and office in Alberta and first appointee in 1977
- Chief Medical Examiner - Province of Nova Scotia (Feb. 1996-Aug. 1999)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pathology, University of Calgary, 1985-1999
- Professor of Pathology - Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University 1996-2000
Presently
- Owner, Pathfinder Forum - consultation in forensic medicine & science, notably investigation and education about sudden death and serious injury in the interests of justice.
Presentations, etc.
- Numerous lectures and seminars in Canada, U.S.A., and abroad to provincial, state, national and international associations, to learned societies of medicine and of law, government, police, police colleges, and others on various subjects, usually on a medicolegal/sudden death theme
- Courtroom evidence in Britain, Canada*, and U.S.A* in both criminal and civil* proceedings
Memberships, etc.
- Member of learned professional societies and associations in Canada & U.S.A. (list available)
- Board of Directors, National Association of Medical Examiners (U.S.A.), 1981 to 1992, President and Chair of the Board, 1991-1992, Executive Committee, variously 1981-92
- Board of Directors, Traffic Injury Research Foundation (Canada), 1976 to 1993, 1999 to 2000
- International Board of Editors, The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1980 to 1996
- Chair of Forensic Studies Advisory Committee, Mount Royal College, Calgary Canada (2001-present)
- Forensic Traffic Sciences Advisory Committee, BC Institute of Justice; member 2003 -
Major Areas of Teaching
- Undergraduate lectures, additionally organizing/teaching of postgraduate training programs in forensic pathology at university level (started first post graduate program in Canada in forensic pathology)
- Canadian Police College - Ottawa, major crime investigation techniques re: sudden death and serious injury; 1976- present
- Developed (with Science Alberta Foundation), school forensic science & crime scene project and museum, Calgary
- Guest Faculty at Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives: Geo. Washington University School of Public Health, Washington, DC.2000- present
Research Interests
- Principal Investigator - Fatal Asthma Study (Health and Welfare Canada) at the University of Calgary 1989 and 1992-95
Awards
- MacLeans Magazine: "Honour Roll of Outstanding Canadians" 1998.
- Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia: "The Presidential Award" 1999.
- Medical Society of Nova Scotia: "Distinguished Services Award" 1999.
- National Association of Medical Examiners: "Outstanding Service Award" 1999 (service to forensic science in the USA)
- Order of Canada: Member (CM) May 2000
- International Assoc. of Forensic Nurses "Vision Award" Oct. 2000
- University of Alberta Alumni Award of Excellence, Oct. 2001.
- The Queen's Jubilee Medal July 2002.
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