The Academic Advisory Committee is comprised of individuals devoted to excellence in global medical education. The committee members have been involved with medical education in developing countries via sharing of knowledge on site in developing countries, and by overseeing the selection and approval of learners that come to Canada to receive advanced training. Some are directly involved in the hands-on training that our foreign learners receive while in Canada
The committee members include local physician volunteers, McMaster University and IOP team members. Also included on the committee is a trainee/learner currently enrolled in an IOP training rotation. This provides the committee with the learner’s perspective in order to ensure we meet the needs of our learners and make appropriate decisions that will impact the training experience.
Dr. Kruiselbrink is a critical care specialist in Kitchener and Cambridge Ontario. She spends at least one month per year in Uganda, providing advanced medical education to our colleagues in Kampala and Mbarara, Uganda. Dr. Kruisselbrink identifies and meets with potential physician trainees while in Uganda, and remotely when in Canada and assists with the trainee/learner selection and approval process.
Internal Medicine and Adult Critical Care Specialist, St. Marys Hospital and Grand River Hospital;
Chief of Academic Affairs, St. Mary’s Hospital and Grand River Hospital
Director of the Clinical Teaching Unit, Grand River Hospital;
Waterloo Regional Education Lead Critical Care,
Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton
Dr. Joel Hamstra is an Anesthesiologist and associate clinical professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster. Dr. Hamstra is a member of MacGLOBAS having worked in Guyana with CASIEF (Canadian Anesthesia Society International Education Foundation,) in developing Guyana’s first Anesthesia Residency program. Dr Hamstra currently leads the McMaster Anesthesia Department’s initiative in Guyana. He has travelled to Guyana multiple times to provide on- site education and is personally involved in the training of the anesthesia Residents and Fellows that come to Hamilton for specialty training
He is a past recipient of the Canadian Anesthesiologist’s Society John Bradley Young Educator Award (2016)
Anesthesiologist, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University
Director, Anesthesia Simulation Program, McMaster University
Dr. Kruiselbrink is a critical care specialist in Kitchener and Cambridge Ontario. She spends at least one month per year in Uganda, providing advanced medical education to our colleagues in Kampala and Mbarara, Uganda. Dr. Kruisselbrink identifies and meets with potential physician trainees while in Uganda, and remotely when in Canada and assists with the trainee/learner selection and approval process.
Internal Medicine and Adult Critical Care Specialist, St. Marys Hospital and Grand River Hospital;
Chief of Academic Affairs, St. Mary’s Hospital and Grand River Hospital
Director of the Clinical Teaching Unit, Grand River Hospital;
Waterloo Regional Education Lead Critical Care,
Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton
Dr. Joel Hamstra is an Anesthesiologist and associate clinical professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster. Dr. Hamstra is a member of MacGLOBAS having worked in Guyana with CASIEF (Canadian Anesthesia Society International Education Foundation,) in developing Guyana’s first Anesthesia Residency program. Dr Hamstra currently leads the McMaster Anesthesia Department’s initiative in Guyana. He has travelled to Guyana multiple times to provide on- site education and is personally involved in the training of the anesthesia Residents and Fellows that come to Hamilton for specialty training
He is a past recipient of the Canadian Anesthesiologist’s Society John Bradley Young Educator Award (2016)
Anesthesiologist, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University
Director, Anesthesia Simulation Program, McMaster University
Ms. Munga provides support for the Department of Medicine Specialties Program and Dr. Azim Gangi.
VP Education, SJHH
Professor, Dept of Medicine, McMaster
Physician Lead, SJIOP Academic Advisory Ctte
Chair, AFC Accreditation Ctte, RCPSC
Chair, Global Health/International Relations, Canadian Society of Transplantation
Chair, Medical Specialties Fellowship Directors, McMaster University
Dr. Petrisor is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic trauma. He possesses extensive experience in international surgery activity spanning clinical service, education and research. This includes disaster relief and care and capacity building around the world. He has provided advanced education training on site in various countries and for our learners enrolled in the IOP training program. He has also organized shipments of medical equipment and supplies to countries in need
Dr. Petrisor has received multiple awards, including:
- 2014 PARO (Professional Association of Residents of Ontario) Residency Program Excellence Award, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program, McMaster University
- 2006 Howard Rosen Teaching Award presented by peer faculty, AO/ASIF Principles of fracture management course.
- 2003 Outstanding Resident Award: From the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, McMaster University Medical Staff Association
- 2002 Outstanding Preceptor Award: From the Undergraduate MD Program based on student nominations
Departments:
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Hamilton Health Sciences, (Hamilton General Hospital)
- Associate Professor, Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
- Associate Chair, Education, Department of Surgery
- Director, International Surgery Desk, McMaster University
Ms. Munga provides support for the Department of Medicine Specialties Program and Dr. Azim Gangi.
VP Education, SJHH
Professor, Dept of Medicine, McMaster
Physician Lead, SJIOP Academic Advisory Ctte
Chair, AFC Accreditation Ctte, RCPSC
Chair, Global Health/International Relations, Canadian Society of Transplantation
Chair, Medical Specialties Fellowship Directors, McMaster University
Dr. Petrisor is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic trauma. He possesses extensive experience in international surgery activity spanning clinical service, education and research. This includes disaster relief and care and capacity building around the world. He has provided advanced education training on site in various countries and for our learners enrolled in the IOP training program. He has also organized shipments of medical equipment and supplies to countries in need
Dr. Petrisor has received multiple awards, including:
- 2014 PARO (Professional Association of Residents of Ontario) Residency Program Excellence Award, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program, McMaster University
- 2006 Howard Rosen Teaching Award presented by peer faculty, AO/ASIF Principles of fracture management course.
- 2003 Outstanding Resident Award: From the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, McMaster University Medical Staff Association
- 2002 Outstanding Preceptor Award: From the Undergraduate MD Program based on student nominations
Departments:
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Hamilton Health Sciences, (Hamilton General Hospital)
- Associate Professor, Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
- Associate Chair, Education, Department of Surgery
- Director, International Surgery Desk, McMaster University
