Tim Rutledge
Executive in Residence
Tim Rutledge, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP, is AMS Healthcare’s inaugural Executive in Residence, bringing with him a distinguished career as a physician, educator, and health system leader. His work has spanned emergency medicine, medical education, and senior executive leadership in some of Canada’s largest and most complex health organizations.
Tim’s leadership journey began at North York General Hospital, where he served as Chief of Emergency Medicine, Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, and Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs before being appointed President and CEO in 2010. His inclusive, values-driven approach guided the hospital through a period of significant growth and challenge, including the SARS outbreak.
In 2018, he became the inaugural President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto, where he oversaw the integration of St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Providence Healthcare into one of Canada’s largest academic health sciences networks. Under his leadership, Unity Health launched its first strategic plan, strengthened its research enterprise, advanced digital innovation, and successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, Tim has been recognized with multiple honours for his contributions to education, including the university’s prestigious W. T. Aikins Award for Excellence in Education. He continues to advance healthcare through consulting, executive coaching, and speaking, with a focus on leadership, system integration, and innovation.
As AMS Healthcare’s inaugural Executive in Residence, Tim’s depth of experience will help shape the organization’s programs, strengthen its leadership community, and support its mission to advance compassion and innovation in Canadian healthcare.
