CPSA sanctions Dr. Alec Oskin for unprofessional conduct

Edmonton, AB – A CPSA Hearing Tribunal sanctioned Dr. Alec Oskin, a psychiatrist from Edmonton, after he admitted to unprofessional conduct.

In both professional reports and when providing courtroom testimony between 2007 and 2013, Dr. Oskin was found to have improperly represented himself as a psychiatrist, forensic psychiatrist and forensic adolescent psychiatrist, which are protected titles under provincial legislation. While Dr. Oskin had undergone training in psychiatry, he was not authorized to use these protected titles during this period.

CPSA’s Complaints Director became aware of Dr. Oskin’s actions in 2022 and initiated a complaint. The Tribunal accepted Dr. Oskin’s admission of unprofessional conduct and a joint recommendation on sanction, ordering the following:

• At his own expense, Dr. Oskin must complete a course on ethics and boundaries by June 30, 2026.
• If Dr. Oskin does not unconditionally pass the course, his practice permit will be suspended for three months and he will be required to engage in a one-on-one remediation program with a medical ethicist.
• Dr. Oskin is responsible for a portion of the costs of the investigation and hearing, totaling $25,000.

Resources:
CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision