Dr. Katherine Larivière obtained a BSc and MSc from the University of Ottawa before obtaining her MD and completing a family medicine residency at the University of Ottawa. Her family practice included home visits, palliative care, inpatient care and had a focus on geriatrics. She has been involved in resident education and wellness initiatives and pursued training in quality improvement. She was working as an academic, full-time family physician, and residency program site director with the University of Ottawa’s department of Family Medicine before joining the CMPA in 2017.