Marla Shapiro CM, MDCM, CCFP, MHSc, FRCPC, FCFP, NCMP

Dr. Marla Shapiro completed medical school at McGill University and trained at the University of Toronto for her Master of Health Science. She concluded her specialty training in Community Medicine, receiving her Fellowship in Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She also holds a Fellowship in Family Medicine and is currently a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Shapiro is seen on CTV News Channel and is the medical consultant on CTV’s National News. She is the author of the bestselling book, Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer. Dr. Shapiro is a member of several advisory boards. She was the President of the North American Menopause Society in 2017. She presently sits on the Board of Trustees of the International Menopause Society.

In 2015, Dr. Shapiro was named a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions as a family physician and trusted source of health information. One of this country’s highest civilian honours, the Order of Canada, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.