Dr. Amit Arya is a Palliative Care Physician who works in hospital, home care, and long-term care homes. He currently serves as the Medical Lead of NY CAST (the North York Congregate Access and Support Team), an exciting initiative to help improve health outcomes for people living in long-term care homes and retirement homes, by enhancing access to supports and building capacity. Additionally, he holds the position of Medical Director of the Specialist Palliative Care in Long-Term Care Outreach Team at Kensington Health, providing specialized palliative care services at Kensington Gardens in Toronto and other long-term care homes.Dr. Arya is a Lecturer for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto and an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. He also serves as a board member of Canadian Doctors for Medicare and is a former board member of the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians.In recognition of his unwavering advocacy for health justice and human rights, Dr. Arya has received an Award of Excellence in Social Responsibility from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, as well as an Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. The Toronto Star has acknowledged him as a "Change Maker." Dr. Arya's advocacy spans education and research, with notable coverage in print and broadcast media. He frequently presents to medical students, physicians, interprofessional colleagues, and the public.