CARMS Profile - Dr. Fady Balaa

Where did you train?
University of Ottawa General Surgery Training Program

What do you like about general surgery?
Everything. A daily opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of patients and colleagues

What is your sub-specialty?
HPB

What is your research interest?
Varied....surgical education, models of care....

What do you like about this program?
The collaborative culture - training program and division in general

What is your hope for this program?
Continue to graduate the 3 Cs. Competent, Caring, and Collegial surgeons

What do you like about training residents?
Shaping future surgical care

What is your favourite thing to teach?
PGY 1 Laparoscopic appendectomy

What is the thing you're the most proud of in your professional life?
My relationships with my colleagues

What do you do outside of work?
Time with family