UPEI program director Trevor Jain receives military honour

Dr. Trevor Jain (Maj.), Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine at UPEI and a reservist with the Canadian army, received the Order of Military Merit (officer level) from Governor General Julie Payette on November 6 in Ottawa. Dr. Jain was one of five members of the Canadian army at last week’s ceremony to receive the meritorious clasp, one of the highest military honours in the country.

Working as a surgeon with the armed forces, the major's most recent deployment was a nine-week stint in Iraq as part of Op Impact, where he was a trauma team leader. Dr. Jain is a member of the 36 Canadian Brigade, the reserve army that covers PEI and Nova Scotia, and Deputy Commanding Officer of the Prince Edward Island Regiment. The soldiers in the brigade nominated him for the Order of Military Merit, which is based on outstanding military service.

Dr. Jain also works as an emergency room physician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is Medical Director of the Primary Care, Paramedicine, and Advanced Care Paramedicine programs at Holland College.

Congratulations, Dr. Jain!