Advisory Board

With over four decades of distinguished service in clinical hematology medical education, Dr. Padmos brings a wealth of expertise to Fenix Alma Solutions Inc. His career highlights include foundational contributions to the medical fields both domestically and internationally, notably in postgraduate medical education as the CEO of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Padmos’ tenure at the Royal College was marked by transformative initiatives such as “Competency By Design,” which modernized specialty residency training across Canada. His leadership extended globally through his work with Royal College Canada International, fostering significant advancements in medical education standards worldwide.

Dr. Walker is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen’s University, cross-appointed to the School of Policy Studies, and a member of the consultant staff at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Walker has held numerous leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University and CEO of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO).

With a career spanning emergency medicine, public health policy, and academic administration, Dr. Walker brings a wealth of experience to Fenix Alma Solutions Inc. He has served in key leadership positions such as President of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, Chair of the Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine, and President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. His influence extends to government advisory roles, where he has contributed to policy discussions on public health, infectious disease control, and long-term care.

Dr. Bowmer brings expertise, leadership, and over 40 years of experience in medical education and healthcare. An internist, infectious disease specialist, and researcher, he has been involved in advancing medical education on both national and international levels throughout his career.

A graduate of McGill University (B.Sc. 1965; MD 1969) with postgraduate education in internal medicine and infectious diseases at the Royal Victoria Hospital and McGill University, Dr. Bowmer joined the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University in 1975. Over his tenure, he served as Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Medical Education, Chair of the Discipline of Medicine, and Dean of Medicine from 1996 to 2004. As the first Chair of the Board of the Community Health St. John’s Region, he oversaw the amalgamation of five separate services into one cohesive institution. He also served as a member and, subsequently, Vice-Chair of the Federal Health Council of Canada. His clinical research expertise concentrated on HIV/AIDS care, where he has chaired national working groups and co-edited a comprehensive guide for healthcare providers.

Peter Becke is a seasoned technology business leader and private equity investor with extensive experience advising high-growth companies. He has held senior executive roles at Nortel Networks and served as CEO of multiple venture-backed firms, raising over $50 million in financing and leading successful exits. Peter is co-founder of Hello Ventures and principal of Venturing Hills Corporation, where he supports organizations with strategy, commercialization, and corporate development. He brings strong business acumen and a proven track record of scaling companies, making him a valued strategic advisor to Fenix Alma Solutions.

A distinguished cardiologist and educator, Dr. Sanfilippo’s career spans decades of service in medicine and academia. He has held key roles in medical and educational leadership, adapting and advancing programs to meet the evolving needs of students, communities, and society. Dr. Sanfilippo has demonstrated a profound commitment to fostering excellence in medical education.

Dr. Sanfilippo is a recognized leader in medical education, having served as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) at Queen’s University for 15 years. During his tenure, he spearheaded transformative changes, including the development of a competency-based curriculum, innovative governance reforms, and initiatives that diversified and broadened access to medical education. His work positioned Queen’s as a leader in curricular innovation for undergraduate medical education across Canada.