Mamta Gautam

Dr. Gautam has a unique and deep understanding and appreciation of physicians. For twenty years, she was a psychiatrist in private practice in Ottawa, and a clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa. She is a specialist in Physician Health and Well-being, and is hailed as “The Doctor’s Doctor. She is the founding director of the University Of Ottawa Faculty Of Medicine Wellness Program. This program served as the template for the Canadian Medical Association Centre for Physician Health and Wellbeing, where she consults as an Expert Physician Advisor. She is the Co Chair of the Canadian Psychiatric Association Section on Physician Health. She is a recent past president of the Ontario Psychiatric Association; and the current President of the Ottawa chapter of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada. She has just launched the International Alliance for Physician Health.

Education and Credentials

Mamta Gautam, MD, FRCP(C) is a physician executive coach, author and internationally renowned speaker. She is trained in CoActive Coaching from Coaches Training International, and is a certified physician development coach. Dr. Gautam is on the faculty of many Medical Leadership Conferences, such as those of the Canadian Medical Association, University of Ottawa, and the Oregon-based Foundation for Medical Excellence. She has received several major awards to recognize and honor her pioneering work in this field, including the 2004 CPSO Council Award, and 2005 University of Ottawa Alumni Award for Community Contributions. Most recently, she has been awarded a Fellowship at the Canadian Psychiatric Association; and a Distinguished Fellowship in the American Psychiatric Association for her innovative work in Physician Health.