Chris Frank

Chris Frank is a Professor at the Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Queen’s University. With a career spanning decades, he combines clinical expertise in geriatrics and palliative care with educational and leadership roles.

• University: Queen’s University
• Department: Medicine (Geriatric Medicine division)
• Academic Rank: Professor

Education: Graduated from the University of Western Ontario (MD, 1989), followed by family medicine training and specialized Care of the Elderly training at Queen’s University.

Research Interests focus on geriatric medicine, palliative care, clinical education, and aged care policy. His work bridges clinical practice with systemic healthcare improvement.

Article Trends: His scholarly output includes critical analyses of corporate crime (e.g., the Bhopal disaster), Durkheimian social theory, Foucaultian power structures, and environmental ethics. These works reflect interdisciplinary interests in justice, ethics, and corporate accountability.

Scientific Awards:

• Award of Excellence, Ontario College of Family Physicians (2012)
• CGS Distinguished Service Award (2018)
• Listed in Canada’s Top 45 over 45 (Zoomer Magazine, 2012)

Educational & Leadership Roles include mentoring Queen’s Geriatric Interest Group, directing the Enhanced Skills Care of the Elderly Program, and serving as President of the Canadian Geriatrics Society. He has also held administrative roles at Providence Care and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.