Dr. Katharine Smart
Paediatrician
Dr. Katharine Smart is an experienced medical leader and advocate who
constantly challenges the status quo in medicine. With over 20 years in
pediatrics her current clinical focus is creating innovative and
collaborative partnerships to serve marginalized children in rural and
remote areas. She is the clinical lead for the Yukon’s Autism diagnostic
clinic. Dr. Smart is excited to bring her love of family centred,
compassionate care to families seeking Autism assessments for their
children in the Okanangan.
Dr. Smart is a past president of the Canadian Medical Association
(CMA), where in 2021 she became the 10th woman to serve in the
organization’s 155-year history. A fierce and authentic leader, she has
become a recognized and respected medical voice in Canada. Dr. Smart
has been recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women,
with the Medical Post’s Changemaker Media Award and the Waterfalls
Global Award. In recognition of her work establishing a social pediatrics
program in the Yukon she was recognized with a Yukon 125
commemorative medal awarded for impact and embodiment of the
values of leadership and reconcilliation. She has held many leadership
positions including president of the Yukon Medical Association. She sits
on the boards of Ronald McDonald House charities, ACTUA a STEM
education outreach organization for youth and SE Health.
Dr. Smart is a passionate communicator and sought-after media expert,
keynote speaker, panelist and podcast guest. She is the host two
podcasts- Health Signals and SPARK: Conversations, Children’s
Healthcare Canada’s monthly podcast series.
Autism assessment
