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Mar 2024
1h 37m

Episode 3: A Muslim's Journey in Medical...

Muslims and Medicine
About this episode

Our third episode features Dr. Wael Haddara. Dr. Wael graduated medical school from Queen’s University in 1999, trained in Internal Medicine and endocrinology at the University of Western Ontario, and served as Chair/Chief Critical Care Western and London Hospitals. He holds a Masters in Medical Education from Dundee University and has been actively involved with the Center of Education, Research and Innovation (CERI) at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. 

Topics of Discussion:

  1. Accelerated path to university and studying pharmacy before medicine

  2. Challenges and gratifying aspects of ICU medicine

  3. Muslims and end-of-life decisions

  4. Leading Southwestern Ontario’s COVID-19 response

  5. Experience as president of the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC)

  6. Work in Egyptian politics and United Nations

  7. Interests/hobbies

  8. Advice to those in medicine


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