Current Residents:
PGY-6:
Dr. Haemi Lee
E-mail: hlee12007@meds.uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Western University, 2007
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2012
Short Bio: Originally from Ottawa, I studied Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa before coming to London for medical school and residency.
PGY-5:
Dr. Stephanie Power
E-mail: spower2007@meds.uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Western University, 2007
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2013
Short Bio: Enrolled in the UWO Clinician-Investigator Program (MSc student, Medical Biophysics) during the 2009-10 academic year.
Dr. Rebecca Greer-Bayramoglu
E-mail: rgreer2008@meds.uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Western University, 2008
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2013
Short Bio: I grew up in the Ottawa Valley and went to the University of Guelph for undergrad, followed by four years at Western for medical school. I've wanted to do plastic surgery since high school and am happy to finally be accomplishing that goal. I love to travel whenever possible, and enjoy spending time with my husband and close friends. I have a big interest in overseas medicine and am looking forward to my next adventure (both here and abroad)!
Dr. Aaron Grant
E-mail: aarongrant@rogers.com
Medical School and year of graduation: Memorial University, 2008
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2013
Short Bio: I grew up in the small town of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and moved to the metropolis of St. John’s to complete my undergraduate education. I am a friendly fun loving guy with an interest in carpentry. Unfortunately I’ve had to curtail my use of sharp power tools because no one wants a three-fingered plastic surgeon!
PGY-4:
Dr. Tanya DeLyzer
E-mail: tdelyzer2009@meds.uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Western University, 2009
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2014
Short Bio: After spending my childhood in Chatham and Southwestern Ontario, I decided to head out to the wild west to complete my B.Sc. in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary. I enjoyed my time snowboarding in the Rockies, but decided to head back to Ontario for Medical School. My time at Western was amazing and am looking forward to another 5 years here in London.
Dr. Oluwole Omodele Ayeni
E-mail: omodeleayeni@gmail.com
Medical School and year of graduation: Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 2009
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2014
Short Bio: I was originally born in Nigeria, West Africa, and grew up in Kapuskasing, ON. I then attended UWO for Undergraduate and Graduate studies in Kinesiology. During my time at Western, I was a member of the mens' varsity rugby team and was involved in a variety of extracurricular initiatives. I completed my undergraduate medical degree as a member of the Charter Class of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Sudbury, ON. I'm thrilled to be back at UWO for my residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
PGY-3:
Dr. Kristina Lutz
E-mail: klutz2010@meds.uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Western University, 2010
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2015
Short Bio: I grew up in the small town of Sarnia, Ontario. I completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University and then made my way closer to home by attending medical school at UWO. One of my interests is clinical research, which I have been involved with throughout my undergraduate training. I have been inspired by talented clinician-scientists and look forward to expanding my research interests throughout residency. In my free time, I enjoy participating in outdoor activities including running, playing soccer, and snowboarding. I also love to travel, cook, and spend time with my family and friends.
Dr. Romy Ahluwalia
E-mail: rahluwal@uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: University of Manitoba, 2010
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2015
Short Bio: I was born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba, where I went to med school. I did my undergrad degree at the University of Western Ontario and I'm thrilled to return here for residency.
PGY-2:
Dr. Rasha Baaqeel (ISR)
E-mail: rbaaqeel@uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: King Abdulaziz University
(Saudi Arabia), 2006
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2016
Short Bio: My ties to Canada started in Halifax, where I was born at the
time my father was an OBGYN resident there. Short after, we moved to
Saudi Arabia where I grew up in Jeddah, a beautiful west coast city
that I call home. I attended Medical school, a 7-year program, at King
Abdulaziz University. After which I was awarded a Plastic Surgery
scholarship that wrote my journey back to Canada. In transition I was
lucky enough to work under two inspirational UWO plastic surgery
alumni who not only put London on my radar but made training at
Western a dream I'm so honoured to live. This is an exciting chapter
of my life both professionally and culturally. In my free time I enjoy
just about any type of fitness training/sports anywhere from running,
biking, scuba diving to even skydiving!
Dr. Jacqueline Piggott
E-mail: jacqueline.rose.piggott@gmail.com
Medical School and year of graduation: Western University, 2011
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2016
Short Bio: Eight of my best years I've spent in London, Ontario completing both my undergraduate BSc in genetics and mathematics as well as my M.D. degree. I have deep musical roots, and I love to scubadive. I am truly honored to be a part of the UWO Plastic Surgery family, and I look forward to my residency training in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Buki Ayeni
E-mail: ooayeni@uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 2011
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2016
Short Bio: I was born in in Ilorin, Nigeria and raised in Kapuskasing, Ontario from the age of 6. I spent my undergraduate years at UWO studying Kinesiology and Psychology. After completing an MPH through Lakehead University, I attended NOSM for my medical training. Despite my brother's best efforts to shake me loose, I'm proud to have followed his footsteps in joining the UWO Plastic Surgery Program. I am honoured to be a part of the program and feel privileged to be under the tutelage of such exemplary staff.
PGY-1:
Dr. Kathryn Sawa
E-mail: ksawa@uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: University of Ottawa, 2012
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2017
Short Bio: I grew up in London, Ontario and completed my undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences at Western. I then moved to Canada’s capital to attend medical school at the University of Ottawa. I have a love for visual art and enjoy the creative challenges I face as a plastic surgery resident. I am proud to be completing my residency alongside such talented staff and residents at Western.
Dr. Caitlin Symonette
E-mail: csymonette2012@meds.uwo.ca
Medical School and year of graduation: Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2012
Anticipated year of graduation from residency: 2017
Short Bio: I was born in Nassau, Bahamas and moved to London during elementary school. I completed my undergrad degree in Physiology, my masters in Kinesiology, and medical school at this fine institution, Western University. I am very excited and honored to continue my residency training here! In my free time, I enjoy many different outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, canoe tripping, swimming, and running. I also love to travel and spend time with my family/friends.
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