“Dr.Hayter totally engaged his audience with his riveting style of story-telling, expert knowledge in radiation oncology coupled with his sensitivity, and profound insight into the human condition of those diagnosed with cancer and their families. I am certain the experience was something few would forget for a long time.”
(Catherine Kiteley, RN, BScN, MSc (Nursing), Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology and Palliative care, Winner of the lifetime achievement award, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO), and former educator at Wellspring)
Charles began his career in education as an Assistant Professor in Drama at Queen’s University. Since becoming a doctor, he has always been an enthusiastic teacher of medical students, residents, and the public. He has earned rave reviews for his approachability and wisdom.
UPCOMING:
Charles will appear at the Kingston, Ontario, Writers Festival in October, 2026. to lead a workshop on writing illness narratives. For more info: Taking A History: Illness Narratives
RECENT:
Webinar: “Playwriting and Theatre Arts in Healthcare,” Narrative Based Medicine Lab, University of Toronto, April 29, 2026
Workshop leader, “Theatre and Medicine,” University of Toronto Mississauga, November 29, 2024
“Writing about Illness and Healing,” Another Story Bookshop, Toronto September 19, 2024
Workshop presenter, “Bring your Cancer Stories to life,” American Association for Cancer Education Annual Conference,” Toronto, October, 2023
A much sought-after speaker, Charles has given invited talks and led workshops at international meetings on cancer, radiotherapy and medical history in locations as varied as Istanbul, Toulouse, and Manchester.
He has also given over twenty talks to the general public on topics ranging from the detection of prostate cancer to the history of X-rays.
In 2014 he gave the Gordon Richards Lecture at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for Radiation Oncology in St. Johns, NL. This prestigious lectureship is the highest honour awarded to a Canadian radiation oncologist.
He is known for deftly weaving humour, history, and drama into his public presentations.
To book Charles for a workshop or educational session, or to obtain a full list of his teaching credits, please contact him
