Ramzi Helewa, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Dr. Ramzi Helewa completed medical school at UM followed by residency in general surgery at the university. During his residency, he also completed a master’s degree in surgery with a focus on quality of care of colorectal cancer therapy in Manitoba. He then completed the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship program at the University of Ottawa. During his training at the University of Ottawa, he also attended the Telfer School of Management, enrolled in Improving Quality and Patient Safety: The Physician Leadership Program.

Dr. Helewa joined the surgery department in 2016 with an appointment at St. Boniface Hospital. He is a colorectal surgeon, endoscopist and general surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive techniques for rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM).

Education

• Fellowship (colon and rectal surgery), University of Ottawa (2016)
• Residency (general surgery), University of Manitoba (2014)
• Master of Science (surgery), University of Manitoba (2012)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Manitoba (2008)
• Bachelor of Science (general), University of Manitoba (2004)

Awards

• Nominee, Manitoba Medical Students Association (MMSA) Teacher Award for Attending – Clinical Teaching for the Medical School (2021)
• Canadian Association of General Surgeons Innovator Award in Recognition of Outstanding Innovation in Canadian General Surgery Research (2017)
• Nominee, Manitoba Medical Students Association (MMSA) Teacher Award for Attending – Clinical Teaching for the Medical School (2017)
• Recipient of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Professional Development Grant for The Physician Leadership Program, Telfer School for Management (2015)

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