In addition to being a full Professor in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and co-Director of the Adult Psychiatry & Health Systems Division, one of the largest academic divisions in the Department, and teaching sessions locally, nationally and internationally, Dr. Gaind has been Education Chair for the Ontario Psychiatric Association and Course Director for two international continuing medical education organizations.  He sits on the Scientific Committee of the World Psychiatric Association International Congress and has been a Corresponding Member of the American Psychiatric Association Institute on Psychiatric Services (IPS) Scientific Program Committee. Dr. Gaind has brought an academic focus and rigour to policy development, association governance and administrative roles, and a strategic and innovative focus to academics.  He enjoys working with diverse colleagues across disciplines to pool skill sets and creativity, to inspire enthusiasm in learning, and contribute creative solutions to overcome challenging problems.