Curriculum Vitae
Education
2001 Post-Graduate Residency Program, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
1996 Doctor of Medicine
Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario
1995 Master of Science, Pathology, Thesis: Laminin Gene Expression During Experimental AA Amyloidogenesis
Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario
1990 Bachelor of Science with Honours, SSP Life Sciences
Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario
Qualifications
2015 Introductory and Intermediate Workshops by Canadian Society Of Clinical Hypnosis - Ontario Division
2009 Training Course for Administering Hare Psychopathy Check List - Revised and Screening Versions (PCL-R, PCL-SV) by Adelle Forth
2002 Appointed Investigating Coroner for the Province of Ontario;
Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
2001 Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada; Psychiatry
2001 License for Independent Medical Practice;
Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons
1998 Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
Current Work
Consulting Psychiatrist, Lakehead University Health and Wellness Centre, Thunder Bay, ON
Private Psychiatric Practice, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Psychiatric Consultant to Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Investigating Coroner, Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
Teaching Undergraduate Medical Students, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay, ON
Past Work Experience
Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Mental Health Services, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON (2017-2019)
Consulting Psychiatrist, Brief Assessment Unit, Forensic Mental Health Services, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON (2014-2020)
Independent Medical Examiner for insurance companies and legal firms, 2002-2017
Consulting Psychiatrist, Canadian Mental Health Association, Thunder Bay Branch (2008-2017)
Consulting Psychiatrist, Correctional Service of Canada Parole Services, Thunder Bay, Ontario (2007 - 2014)
Consulting Psychiatrist, Early Episode Psychosis Program, First Place Clinic, Thunder Bay, Ontario
(January 2008 - September 2010)
Psychiatrist, Consult-Liason Service, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
(September 2006 - May 2008)
Psychiatrist, Forensic Mental Health Services, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
(March 2005 - September 2006)
Psychiatrist, Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital Forensic Program
(November 2001 - March 2005)
Testimony as Expert Witness in area of Forensic Psychiatry, Provincial and Superior Courts
Testimony as Expert Witness in areas of Psychiatry and Suicide, Coroner's Inquests, Ontario Chief Coroner's Office
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Publications
R. J. Stewart, B. Chen, D. Dowlatshahi, G.M MacQueen, L. T. Young. Abnormalities in the cAMP signaling pathway in post-mortem brain tissue from the Stanley Neuropathology Consortium. Brain Research Bulletin. 55(5): 625-9, 2001 Jul 15
S.I. Woodrow, R.J. Stewart, R. Kisilevsky, J. Gore, I.D. Young. Experimental AA Amyloidogenesis is associated with differential expression of extracellular matrix genes. Int. J. Exp. Clin. Invest. 6, 22-30 (1999) I.D. Young, R.J. Stewart, L. Ailles, A. Mackie, J. Gore. Synthesis of Digoxigenin-labeled cRNA probes for non-isotopic in situ hybridization using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Biotech. Histochem. 68, 153-158, 1993
I.D. Young, R.J. Stewart, L. Ailles, A. Mackie, J. Gore. The use of reverse transcription-PCR simplifies the preparation of digoxigenin-labeled cRNA probes for in situ hybridization. Lab. Invest. 66, 122A, 1992 (Abstract)
Academic Awards
1996 Sandoz Prize in Medicine
1996 Sheard Sanford Medical Student Award (Honourable Mention) from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
1995 Queen's University Aesculapian Society Underserviced Area Bursary
1994 Thomas M. and Louise A. Brown Research Scholarship
1993 Medical Research Council Studentship
1992, 1991 Queen's University Dean's Awards
1990 Queen's University Department of Pathology Graduate Student Award
1989 James A. Rattray Scholarship in Science, Queen's University