Dr. Angela Enright, OC, MB, FRCPC

Angela Enright, OC, MB, FRCPC is an anesthesiologist at University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where the focus of her work is anesthesia safety and global anesthesia capacity building. The current appointment of Dr. Angela Enright is Clinical Professor of Anesthesia and consultant anesthesiologist.

Particular areas of attention include anesthesia safety in low and middle income countries, anesthesia workforce development and training programmes and global surgery and access to safe anesthesia. She was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada.

An anesthesiologist is a fully qualified doctor responsible for anaesthesia, pain control and the monitoring of breathing, circulation and consciousness around an operation. Dr. Angela Enright works within the field of anesthesia safety and global anesthesia capacity building.

Dr. Angela Enright Profile Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Angela Enright, OC, MB, FRCPC
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Anesthesia safety and global anesthesia capacity building
• Current Position: Clinical Professor of Anesthesia and consultant anesthesiologist
• Institution: University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital
• Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Medical Training Record For Dr. Angela Enright

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MB, qualifying in medicine in Ireland before moving to Canada
• Residency: Anesthesia training in Canada
• Specialist Certification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Dr. Angela Enright Practice Focus

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Angela Enright as centred on:

• Anesthesia safety in low and middle income countries
• Anesthesia workforce development and training programmes
• Global surgery and access to safe anesthesia
• Education and curriculum development
• Patient safety standards

Dr. Angela Enright Current And Past Appointments

• Clinical Professor of Anesthesia, University of British Columbia
• First woman to serve as President of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, 1994 to 1995
• President, World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists, 2008 to 2012, and the first woman in that role
• Chair of the WFSA Education Committee before her presidency
• Former President of the Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society
• Established anesthesia training programmes in Rwanda, Nepal and other low resource settings

Awards And Honours Received By Dr. Angela Enright

• Officer of the Order of Canada, awarded 2010
• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012
• Delivered the ASA and APSF Ellison C. Pierce Patient Safety Memorial Lecture, 2021
• Citation of Merit, Academy of Anesthesiology
• Recognised internationally for humanitarian work in anesthesia education

Location And Contact Details For Dr. Angela Enright

University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Understanding Global Anesthesia Safety

Global anaesthesia work addresses the fact that billions of people lack access to safe surgery and anaesthesia. It combines training programmes, essential equipment such as pulse oximeters and capnographs, and internationally agreed minimum standards, so that a safe operation does not depend on where a patient happens to live.

Related Doctors In Global Anesthesia Safety

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Jannicke Mellin-Olsen, global anesthesia safety at Baerum Hospital, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• Dr. Adrian Gelb, neuroanesthesia at University of California, San Francisco
• Dr. Mark Warner, perioperative medicine and safety at Mayo Clinic, Rochester
• Dr. Peter Pronovost, patient safety and critical care at University Hospitals, Northeast Ohio

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Appointments And Insurance For Dr. Angela Enright

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Answers To Common Questions About Dr. Angela Enright

Where did Dr. Angela Enright go to medical school?

MB, qualifying in medicine in Ireland before moving to Canada. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Angela Enright?

Angela Enright, OC, MB, FRCPC. Specialist training in Anesthesia training in Canada. Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Is Dr. Angela Enright board certified?

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Angela Enright hold?

Dr. Angela Enright is Clinical Professor of Anesthesia and consultant anesthesiologist, based at University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is global anesthesia safety?

Global Anesthesia Safety is the area of anesthesiology concerned with anesthesia safety and global anesthesia capacity building. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Angela Enright, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Citations And Further Reading On Dr. Angela Enright

• Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society historical profile
• Governor General of Canada, Order of Canada citation
• World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

Compilation And Review Notes For Dr. Angela Enright

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Important Notice About This Dr. Angela Enright Listing

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital.