Residents 2019-2020

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences), University of Alberta
• Bachelor of Science, Honours (Kinesiology), Dalhousie University
• Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy, Johns Hopkins Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute
• Certified in Public Health (National Board of Public Health Examiners)
• Master of Health Sciences (Population Environmental Health), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Doctor of Medicine, Dalhousie University, 2018
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa (in progress)

Public Health Interests: Health Policy, Health Economics, Research and Innovation, Occupational Medicine, Environmental Health, Chronic Disease Prevention, Immunization Strategy

Fun Facts/Hobbies:

• Hobbies: Travelling, Reading, Netflix

Favourite things about Ottawa: No shortage of restaurants to explore in the Byward Market. Not too big, not too small. Nice launch pad for travels to Europe, close to the USA and Montreal. Political and Policy Centre of Canada

Education:

• BBS, Sindh Medical College, University of Karachi, Pakistan
• Master of Public Health, Benedictine University, Chicago, IL, USA

Public Health Interest: Design and organization and health care delivery system, Climate change and environmental public health, Epidemic and Pandemic response, Integration of preventive and clinical public health into primary care, Teaching

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Gardening, playing cricket, exploring anthropology as documented by various historians

Favourite things about Ottawa: Peace and quite suburban life, friendly neighbourhoods, festive environment at Sparks Street

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
• Master of Science (Epidemiology), University of Ottawa (in progress)
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa (in progress)

Public Health Interests: Women's health, vulnerable populations and refugees, communicable diseases, health policy, health promotion
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Traveling, dancing, fashion, cooking, board games
 

Favourite things about Ottawa: The Byward Market, diversity of cultures and languages, beauty of nature, great place to raise a family

Education:

• Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Health Promotion), Laurentian University, 2007
• Master of Public Health, Simon Fraser University, 2012
• Doctor of Medicine, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 2018
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa (in progress)

Public Health Interests: Emergencies/disasters, indigenous health, health economics
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Most of my free time is spend either exercising (biking, xc skiing, or running depending on the season), reading a good book, or trying new cuisines
 

Favourite things about Ottawa: It is a multicultural city that strikes a perfect balance between outdoor activities and a beautiful urban landscape. Gatineau park is my favourite part, but honourable mentions to the bike paths, the NAC & National Gallery, and the many great restaurants in town

Education:

• Fondamental et appliqué (Biologie), Université de Poitiers, 2010
• Bachelor of Arts, Honours (Anthropology), University of New Brunswick, 2012
• Bachelor of Science, Honours (Biology and Chemistry), University of New Brunswick, 2012
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2016
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa, 2018

Public Health Interests: Blood borne infections, tuberculosis, substance abuse and mental health, immigrant and refugee health, sexual health, indigenous health, health promotion, environmental health
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Unicycling, juggling, aerial silks, knitting, highland dancing
 

Favourite things about Ottawa: Wonderfully bikeable and green

Educaton:

• Doctor of Medicine, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, 2000
• Master of Public Health, University of Liverpool, 2010

Public Health Interests: Population health assessment, health needs assessment, rapid reviews, epidemiology of outbreaks, policy analysis (equity lens), global health
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: History, philosophy, politics, Persian poetry
 

Favorite thing about Ottawa: The Market area is a good place to wander around

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, University of Western Ontario, 2006
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto, 2011
• Master of Science (Epidemiology), University of Ottawa (in progress)

Public Health Interests: Communicable disease, surveilance, medical education, maternal and child health
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Running, reading, walking my dog, yoga, cooking and eating food, listening to true crime podcasts
 

Favourite thing about Ottawa: All the outdoor activities, great place to raise a family, perfect mix of big and small city

Education:

• Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, 2010
• Master of Science in Epidemiology, University of Ottawa, 2013
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2017

Public Health Interests: Communicable diseases, epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation and management, maternal and child health, health promotion

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Life Science), Queen's University, 2010
• Master of Science (Community Health & Epidemiology), Dalhousie University, 2012
• Doctor of Medicine, Dalhousie University, 2016
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa, 2018

Public Health Interests: Health policy, health equity, marginalization, LGBTQ2+ health, public health research
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Long-distance running, camping, hiking, cross country skiing, travel
 

Favourite thing about Ottawa: Many running pathways throughout the city, cross country skiing/hiking in the Gatineau Hills/Chelsea, skating on the Rideau Canal, easy access to Toronto and Montreal

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Global Health), University of Toronto, 2010
• Master of Science (Community Health & Epidemiology), Dalhousie University, 2012
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto, 2016
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa, 2018

Public Health Interests: Maternal and child health, environmental health, medical education, social determinants of health
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Yoga, canoeing, cooking, travelling
 

Favourite things about Ottawa: Great city to enjoy the outdoors; it's only a 25-30 minute drive from downtown until you are hiking or cross-country skiing in Gatineau Park! Bonus is great music festivals and tasty restaurants

Education:

• Bachelor of Health Science with specialization in Global Health, McMaster University
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2015
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa, 2017
• Master of Science in Epidemiology Infectious Disease Tract, John Hopkins University, 2019

Public Health Interests: Health policy for refugees, health promotion for inner city health, communicable disease field epidemiology, health equity, refugee health, mental health and substance use, communicable diseases

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Activities with friends in Gatineau Park, crafts

Favourite thing about Ottawa: Museums, upcoming light transit, community organizations

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Honours, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2008
• Master of Public Health, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009
• Doctor of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2014
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa (in progress)

Public Health Interests: Health policy, communicable and chronic diseases
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Being a mom, missing the Atlantic ocean, music, reading, hiking with our dog, biking, cooling and baking
 

Favourite thing about Ottawa: Great place to raise kids, be active, get out for concerts and read the summer forecast for Newfoundland

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Biology), Queen's University, 2010
• Doctor of Medicine, Western University, 2014
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians, University of Ottawa, 2017
• Master of Public Health, Harvard University, 2018

Public Health Interests: Alcohol and cannabis policy
 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Travel, skiing, soccer, guitar
 

Favourite thing about Ottawa: Super livable, good access to outdoor activities!

Education: 

• Master of Science (Epidemiology), University of Ottawa, 2017
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Alberta, 2007
• Master of Arts (Religious Studies), McGill University, 2003
• Bachelor of Science, Molecular Genetics and Development; Minor in World Religions, McGill University, 2001

Public Health Interests: Health equity, mental health, Indigenous health, epidemiology, communications, policy

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Running, yoga, music
 

Favourite things about Ottawa: Gatineau Park, plenty of beautiful trails and parks around the city, great place for families