Eskasoni Doctor to pilot CB Medical Campus Leadership Team

Doctor Carl Marshall is now academic director, indigenous health at the Cape Breton University Medical Campus. Edited with Google AIArticle contentAn doctor currently serving in Eskasoni First Nation has taken on the role of academic director, indigenous health in Unama’ki. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Cape Breton Medical Campus welcomed family physician Dr. Carl Marshall to the role that supports the development and implementation of indigenous health programming for learners, faculty and staff at the Cape Breton Medical Campus, ensuring alignment with indigenous community priorities.  Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOriginally from Cape Breton’s Potlotek First Nation, the 32-year-old Marshall who lived in Whitney Pier during his early school years and is a graduate of Sydney Academy, finished his studies at Cape Breton University before attending McMaster University Medical School in Niagara, Ontario.  Article contentHe continued on to Newfoundland and Labrador, where he completed his family medicine residency through Memorial University. Marshall then set his sights on returning to Cape Breton to support his community. Article contentHe did return to begin his career by setting up a family practice at the Eskasoni Health Centre in 2020. Article content“I have always felt a deep connection to our communities here in Cape Breton,” says Marshall, a partner and father. “Working to help support the health and wellbeing of my people has been very fulfilling. I am honored to have this opportunity to work at the Cape Breton Medical Campus and extend my support to indigenous learners.” Article contentArticle contentCape Breton University President and Vice-Chancellor David C. Dingwall welcomes Marshall to this important role. Article content“CBU has a long-standing commitment to Indigenous education and student supports that is reflected in research, teaching and community collaboration. We are proud to see this foundation gaining strength as Dr. Marshall joins the CBMC faculty.” Article contentArticle contentPERSPECTIVES IMPORTANTArticle contentMarshall currently serves a thriving family practice at the Eskasoni Health Centre. Eskasoni is a rural community on Cape Breton Island on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake. It is recognized as the largest Mi’kmaq community in the world.  Article contentMarshall says its important to consider perspectives of indigenous students, patients and communities in medical education.  Article content“It has been a blessing to work in Eskasoni in the role of a family doctor. The community members here have been incredibly kind and supportive to me,” says Marshall.  “I am excited to support the learning of our future community doctors.”