Alister Prout

Dr. Alister Prout serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and Division Head of Neurology at St. Paul's Hospital/Providence Health Care since 2011. He maintains active clinical practice in General Neurology with specialized focus on Neuromuscular Disease and ALS, operating the EMG clinic at St. Paul's Hospital.

His academic training includes:

• Undergraduate studies at University of Cape Town
• Neurology residency at University of British Columbia
• Fellowship in Neuromuscular Disease/ALS at Vancouver General Hospital

Dr. Prout's research trajectory centers on neuromuscular disorders and clinical neurophysiology, evidenced by his leadership roles in key professional societies. His work bridges clinical practice with academic neurology through ongoing consultation services and divisional leadership at St. Paul's Hospital.

Professional affiliations demonstrate significant contributions to the field:

• Member of American Epilepsy Society (AES)
• Member of Canadian Neurological Society Federation (CNSF)
• Former President of Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (CCNS)
• Ex-Canadian Representative to International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN)

As Division Head since 2011, he oversees neurology services at St. Paul's Hospital while maintaining direct patient care through the EMG clinic, reflecting sustained institutional commitment since joining the Neurology group in 1993.