CARMS Profile - Dr. Jad Abou Khalil

Where did you train?
McGill University

What do you like about general surgery?
Diversity of practice

What is your sub-specialty?
HPB

What is your research interest?
Surgical Outcomes

What do you like about this program?
Its vitality, its inclusivity, its diversity, and its profoundly collaborative nature.

What is your hope for this program?
That we train thoughtful, skilled knowledgeable surgeons ready to take on their careers

Do you have a special role in the residency program? What do you do?
I am the education lead for the HPB rotation.

What do you like about training residents?
It keeps me on my toes!

What is your favourite thing to teach?
I LOVE to teach the anatomy of the pancreas and the root of the mesentery. How everything weaves together at the nexus of the gastrointestinal tract, the pancreas, bile duct and mesenteric vessels. I also love to teach laparoscopic suturing!

What is the thing you're the most proud of in your professional life?
Building a laparoscopic hepatectomy program at TOH

What do you do outside of work?
I play rugby (pre-pandemic.) i also love to cook (and eat).

Tell us something people should know about you?
I don’t get ready, I stay ready.