Dr. Simon Colgan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology, Division of Palliative Medicine, at the University of Calgary. He is a full‑time palliative care physician with Alberta Health Services, with clinical practice spanning inpatient and community settings, alongside active involvement in medical resident education and training. He is the founding physician of the Calgary Allied Mobile Palliative Program (CAMPP), an innovative equity‑oriented service providing palliative care to individuals experiencing homelessness and structural vulnerability in Calgary.
Dr. Colgan’s academic, clinical, and research interests center on health equity, Indigenous cancer care, community‑embedded oncology and palliative care models, and global partnerships to improve access to end‑of‑life care. He is actively engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, with a particular focus on advocacy, structural competency, professionalism, and physician well‑being. He has collaborated nationally and internationally on research and education initiatives aimed at improving palliative outcomes for marginalized populations. His more recent interests include psychedelic‑assisted therapy research and the development of conflict management education within undergraduate medical curricula. He also serves part‑time as a Physician Investigator with Alberta Health.