Residents 2021-2022

Education:

• Honours Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Trent University, 2009
• Doctor of Philosophy, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, 2017
• Doctor of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2021

Public Health Interests: Communicable disease, virology, epidemic and pandemic response, inner-city health, substance use and addiction, mental health, LGBTQ health, redressing health inequities, teaching.

Fun Facts/Hobbies: I grew up with a twin brother. In my free time I enjoy gardening, camping, hockey, painting with oils, reading philosophy and juggling.

Favourite thing about Ottawa: I'm still exploring the area during the COVID-19 pandemic, but love the outdoor parks/beaches so far!

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: 

• Honours Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Studies, Saint-Paul University, 2013
• Graduate Diploma in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management, University of Ottawa, 2014
• Master of Science in Epidemiology, University of Ottawa, 2016
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2020

Public Health Interests: Substance use, health promotion, built environment, commercial determinants of health.

Fun Facts and Hobbies: Playing drums, biking, snowboarding

Favourite things about Ottawa: Kayaking and biking along the Ottawa River.

Education: 

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) with a Specialization in Global Health, McMaster University, 2016
• Doctor in Medicine, University of Ottawa, 2020

Public Health Interests: health equity, health policy, global health diplomacy, Indigenous health, inner-city health, prevention of noncommunicable diseases 

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Fun Fact: I was born in Wuhan, China (a place that many people now know a bit more about, for better or for worse!) Hobbies: running, bicycling, yoga, cooking, art/painting, reading, writing, golf, volleyball

Favourite things about Ottawa: the people here, running/biking on the Rideau canal trails, visiting the National Gallery of Canada, and attending political and advocacy-related events and meetings!

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:

• MBBS, 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, 2020
• Master of Health Administration, University of Regina, in progress

Public Health Interests: Emergency preparedness and response, health system structure and reform, health economics

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Most of my free time is spend either exercising, 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
• Master of Science (Epidemiology), University of Ottawa, 2021

Public Health Interests: Health equity, STBBI, tuberculosis, harm reduction,
unstable housing and marginalization, immigrant and refugee health, indigenous health, health promotion, environmental and planetary health, maternal and child health

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Unicycling, juggling, knitting, cooking, gardening

Favourite things about Ottawa: Wonderfully bikeable and green, grate place to raise a family

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: Health equity, communicable diseases, surveillance,
medical education, maternal and child health, substance abuse, mental health

Fun Facts/Hobbies: Mom of girls, running, reading, walking my dog, yoga,
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 (BHSc), University of Ottawa
• Master of Science in Epidemiology (MSc), University of Ottawa
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Ottawa
• Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP), University of Ottawa
• Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H), London School of Hygiene and
  Tropical Medicine, UK

Public Health Interests: Communicable Diseases, Tropical Medicine and Global Health,
Indigenous Health, Childhood Adversities and Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology and
Surveillance, Research

Favourite thing about Ottawa: Family, beautiful nature and outdoor activities, running paths,
and coffee shops