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Andrew Furey

Name Andrew Furey
University St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Country Canada
Position Editorial board member

Biography

Dr. Andrew Furey is an orthopaedic surgeon, community leader, physician, medical educator and the founder of Team Broken Earth, a national medical aid charity that began in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Since founding Team Broken Earth, Andrew has led over 20 missions to Haiti, Bangladesh and Guatemala with his colleagues from Memorial University and Eastern Health. Team Broken Earth continues to grow nationally and internationally.

Team Broken Earth is a true national movement that began right here!

It now includes teams from 7 Canadian provinces and territories, engaging over hundreds of doctors, nurses and volunteers each year as the organization provides critical aid and medical education to people in need around the world. 

Dr. Furey was recently awarded the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award, also honoured to accept on behalf of Team Broken Earth, the Meritorious Service Cross from Governor General David Johnson. He is a proud past recipient of the Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEOs Award and is active in the local innovation and business community through his work on the Board of Directors of several private companies.

Andrew is a very proud Newfoundlander, he lives in St. Phillip's with his wife and three children.