Maung, Raymond
M.B.,B.S
Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Staff Pathologist, Interior Health Authority (Kamloops)
Affiliation(s): University Hospital of Northern BC
Research and Scholarly Interests: Pathology Workload Measurement; Human Resources in Pathology; Quality Assurance in Laboratory Medicine; Telepathology; Patient Safety
Dr. Raymond Maung is an accomplished pathologist with over 40 years of experience in anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held leadership positions in various healthcare institutions across Canada, including serving as Regional Medical Director of Laboratory Services at Interior Health Authority and Department Head of Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Maung has made significant contributions to the field of pathology workload measurement and human resources planning, authoring multiple publications on the subject. He is a recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP) and has been recognized for his sustained, outstanding efforts with the President’s Award in 2015. Beyond his clinical and administrative work, Dr. Maung is committed to education and mentorship, regularly teaching medical students and residents while advocating for pathologist well-being as essential for excellent patient care.
Professional Leadership
- Director, Royal Inland Hospital Physician Association and President of the Medical Staff Association, 2020-2022
- Regional Medical Director of Laboratory Services, Interior Health Authority, 2011-2013
- President, BC Association of Laboratory Physicians, 2007-2009
- Chair, Committee on Manpower, Canadian Association of Pathology, 2009-present
- Head of Department, Department of Laboratory Medicine, TCS health area, IHA, 2007-2010
Academic Background
- MBA, University of Victoria, 2000
- Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Anatomic Pathology, 1986
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (L.M.C.C.), 1987
- M.B.,B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), Institute of Medicine (1), Rangoon, Burma, 1976
Awards and Recognition
- Distinguished Service Award, Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP), 2023
- President’s Award, Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP), 2015
- Dean’s List, MBA Program, University of Victoria, 2000
Publications
Full list of publications may be found here.
Research Interest
- Pathology Workload Measurement
- Human Resources in Pathology
- Quality Assurance in Laboratory Medicine
- Telepathology
- Patient Safety