SAWH

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SAWH Staff

Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

Location

HSC G740, 3330 Hospital Drive NW   
Calgary AB T2N 4N1

Map

For SAWH bookings contact

MD learners:md.studentaffairs@ucalgary.ca
All CSM learners: sawhub@ucalgary.ca

T + 1-403-220-3796
F + 1-403-210-9392

Dr. Carol Hutchison

Dr. Carolyn Hutchison


Assistant Dean of Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub

crhutch@ucalgary.ca

Carol (she/her) is an Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Calgary. She is the Assistant Dean of the Student Advocacy and Wellness (SAW) Hub for the Cumming School of Medicine. 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 served as the UME Course 2 Chair and Director of the Education Portfolio for the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery. She has 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

Dr. Teresa Killam


Associate Director

Dr. Teresa Killam (she/her) is a family physician with the Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network.  She practises Low Risk Obstetrics at the Riley Park Maternity Clinic and the Foothills Medical Centre. She holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and teaches communication skills to medical trainees with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary. She completed residency training at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. She has advocated for trauma informed practice in primary care settings and the implementation of ACE score history-taking into prenatal care in Calgary.  Above all, she is a busy mom trying to keep up with her three active kids!


Dr. Naomi Lear

Dr. Naomi Lear and Rio


Associate Director

Dr. Naomi Lear (she/her/hers) is a Community Family Physician. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Health Equity and Structural Competency Portfolio Lead and an Associate Director Student Advocacy and Wellness Centre at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.


Johanna Holm

Johanna Holm


Manager, Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub

jholm@ucalgary.ca 

 

403.220.4357

Johanna Holm (she/her)  is the Manager of the Student Advocacy and Wellness (SAW) Hub in the Cumming School of Medicine. During her 15 years working at the University of Calgary she has developed several supportive sessions for learners including a nationally recognized Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) Curriculum. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for learners’ well-being. Johanna’s favorite part of her role in SAW is creating authentic connections with learners.


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Destiny Weimar


Program Administrator

destiny.weimar@ucalgary.ca

403.220.8769

Destiny (She/Her) is the Program Administrator for the Student Advocacy and Wellness (SAW) Hub for the Cumming School of Medicine. She graduated from Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba from the Administrative Assistant Program. She has worked in multiple University positions over the years and hopes to create positive memories with the students at U of C. She loves to hear everyone's ideas about collaboration. Stop by SAW to grab candy and say hi!


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Rosie Jones


Operations Coordinator 

md.studentaffairs@ucalgary.ca

Rosie (she/her) is the Operations Coordinator for the Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub at the Cumming School of Medicine. She graduated from Mount Royal University in 2021 with a Bachelors of Health Science Degree. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and friends. Rosie loves working at the University to foster her connection with the students. Grab candy at SAWH and say hi!


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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.