Dr. Stan Marchuk is a Nurse Practitioner leader, educator, and advocate whose career spans clinical practice, health system leadership, academic scholarship, and national policy influence. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC), where he advances the visibility and impact of the NP role through advocacy, strategic partnerships, and professional development initiatives. He has held multiple leadership positions with NPAC, including President, President-Elect, Membership Director and NP Council Director, helping to establish national platforms such as the NPAC Fellows program, the national NP conference series, and accreditation frameworks for residency and fellowship programs.
Clinically, Dr. Marchuk has worked extensively across specialty practice areas, including nephrology, oncology and medical assistance in dying (MAiD), and palliative care. He has been instrumental in designing and implementing NP residency programs to strengthen recruitment, retention, and clinical excellence. His scholarly work focuses on NP role development, competency frameworks, health workforce planning, and advancing nurse leadership. He recently completed a post-doctoral fellowship with the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at Case Western Reserve University, where his work centered on advancing nurse practitioner leadership and policy impact, exploring Canada's new entry level competencies for NPs.
Beyond his professional commitments, Stan is passionate about mentorship, supporting the next generation of NPs in Canada and globally. He is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing equitable access to care, shaping NP policy, and strengthening interprofessional collaboration.
In his personal life, Stan enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring the Canadian landscapes. He values time with family and friends and remains committed to community service and lifelong learning. His professional journey and personal passions reflect his belief in building healthier systems and stronger communities through the power of nursing leadership.