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Dr. Carol Hutchison (She/Her) is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She joined the Saw Hub in 2017 and has served as the Assistant Dean since 2021. She is inspired working with students and supporting them to succeed as the next generation of scientists and physicians. Carol completed her MD at McMaster University, Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto and a Master’s in Education at OISE, University of Toronto. While on faculty at the University of Toronto, she was instrumental in developing The University of Toronto Surgical Skills Centre as the Inaugural Director. Carol has also supervised graduate students in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Graduate Studies in Medical Education. She enjoys being active outdoors, completing a relay Ironman Triathlon with her sisters and hiking in the mountains with Outward Bound. Carol is grateful for the joy she receives as a Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master, teaching Yoga Teacher Training Programs for over 10 years. She has been blending the concepts of curing and healing in her clinical practice for many years.
Dr. Teresa Killam
Director
Dr. Teresa Killam is the Director in the Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub (SAWH). She is a family physician practicing Low Risk Obstetrics and Perinatal Mental Health at the Foothills Maternity Group. She has advocated for trauma informed communication skills in primary care settings and the implementation of ACE score history-taking into prenatal care. She holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and enjoys teaching in Undergraduate Medical Education and the Department of Family Medicine. What Dr. Killam enjoys her most about her role in SAWH is supporting students through all the ups, downs challenges and accomplishments in medical school. Additionally, she values the chance to coach and mentor future medical professionals. Students book appointments with Dr. Killam for various reasons, including but not limited to: career and elective planning, academic support, CaRMS preparation, conflict resolution, advocacy, and wellness support.
Dr. Hanan Bassyouni
Associate Director
Dr. Hanan Bassyouni is an Associate Director in the Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub (SAWH), an Endocrinologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Bassyouni has dedicated her career to service: to students, to patients, to colleagues and to her community. As an award-winning educator across the undergraduate and postgraduate medical curricula, she goes above and beyond for her students with the core belief that excellence in patient care, inspiring young doctors and genuine mentorship always start in the heart and with our community and village.
Dr. Naomi Lear and Rio
Associate Director
Dr. Naomi Lear (She/Her) is a Community Family Physician. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and an Associate Director of the Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Sharon is a life-long learner and has a passion for being a voice for change and growth for CSM students, staff and community. She brings a wealth of experience to SAWH, having worked in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary for nearly 12 years. Her past CSM experience has been within the Internal Medicine Department, Administrative Services (as Education Coordinator), and as Administrative Supervisor in the Undergraduate Medical Education Department (UME). Her background is in education, conflict coaching and adult learning, while highlighting mindfulness and a work/life balance for students and colleagues.
She finds happiness and peace when surrounded by nature, and can be found hiking, kayaking, XC skiing, snowshoeing in the mountains, or on the ice, fulfilling her passion for curling!
Jessica Ferguson
BEd., BPE, C.H.N.C.
Program Administrator
Jessica (She/Her) brings her passion for education, lifelong learning and health and wellness to the Student Advocacy & Wellness Hub as a former Elementary & Junior High Classroom Educator in various public school boards across Canada, complemented with a background in Culinary & Holistic Nutrition. She loves seeing students well-supported, both academically, and with their state of health and well-being.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys international travel with her husband, exploring the outdoors and new spots around Calgary, warm yin yoga, swimming, and quality family time!
Dr. Rabiya Jalil
Associate Dean of People, Culture and Health Promotion
Dr. Jalil is a Calgary-based family physician and an associate professor with the Department of Family Medicine. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Regina and medical doctorate at the University of Saskatchewan. Her previous roles within the CSM include associate director of MD Admissions and medical director of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Program. In her practice, Dr. Jalil primarily serves patients with complex medical and social needs with a focus on women’s and sexual health. She spearheaded the creation of the CSM’s Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference and currently serves as the course chair.