Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities, modifying exercises to suit individual needs.
Built and established relationships with members and guests to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
Case Investigator
Direction Régionale de Santé Publique de Montréal (DRSP)
Montreal, QC
03.2020 - 05.2020
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, working as case investigator and conducting contact tracing for patients who tested positive for COVID-19
Providing isolation instructions to patients, contacts and families.
Education
Orthopedic Surgery Residency -
University of Montreal
Montreal, QC
07-2026
Orthopedic Surgery Residency -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
06-2023
M.D. -
McGill University
Montreal, QC
06-2021
Medical Preparatory Program (Med-P) -
McGill University
Montreal, QC
05-2017
Health Science Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) -
Marianopolis College
Montreal, QC
05-2016
Certification
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) Step 1, 2 and 3, National Board of Medical Examiners
LMCC (Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada), Medical Council of Canada
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Provider, American College of Surgeons
Personal Training Certification, CanfitPRO
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Provider, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Certificate of Sentinel Suicide Prevention Training, Suicide Action Montreal,
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course, Research Council of Canada
Languages
English
French
Italian
Research
Resident Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Montreal, PI: Dr Julien Chapleau
Research Committee Resident Representative, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Saskatchewan
Resident Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, PIs: Dr William Dust & Dr David Sauder
Research Student, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint-Mary’s Hospital, Montreal, PI: Dr Moreno Morelli
Research Student, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, PI: Dr Paul Martineau
Research Student, Pediatric Surgery Lab, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, PI: Dr Dan Poenaru
Research Student, Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, PI: Dr Argerie Tsimicalis
Publications
Periarticular infiltration used in total joint replacements: an update and review article, Gavin Anthony King, Alexander Le, Michaela Nickol, Bianca Sarkis & Johannes Michiel van der Merwe, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, November 2023
Outpatient Surgery in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – A Review Article, Jans van der Merwe, MD, FRCSC, Bianca Sarkis, MDCM, Journal of Surgery, April 2023
Recurrent Subclavian Artery Occlusion after Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Malunion: A Case Report, Bianca Sarkis, MDCM, Tousief Hussain MD, FRCSC, In submission
“Tell it as it is”: How Sisom prompts children and parents to discuss their cancer experience, Argerie Tsimicalis, Janet Rennick, Sylvie Le May, Jennifer Stinson, Bianca Sarkis, Karine Séguin, Maia Siedlikowski, Anne Choquette, Julie Louli, Wiley Cancer Reports, 2, 3, Advances and Challenges in Pediatric Cancers, 2019-06-01
CFMS (Canadian Federation of Medical Students) Position Paper: Workload Policies across Canadian Medical Schools, Kimberly Wong, Siwen Jin, Léanne Roncière, Bianca Sarkis, Alexandra Cohen, Sandrine Major, 2019-01-01
CFMS (Canadian Federation of Medical Students) Position Paper: Responding to Medical Student Suicide, Emily Yung, François Lagacé, You Jia Zhong, Vanessa Tabry, Bianca Sarkis, Lysanne Sun-Drapeau, Siwen Jin, 2018-01-01
Presentations
Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Suture Bridge Fixation for Tibial Spine Avulsion Fractures, Poster Presentation, Co-Author, COA 2022
Women in Orthopedic Surgery: A Virtual Panel Discussion, Association of Women Surgeons, 2022-01-01
Lecture: Easing the Transition to Clerkship, Strategies from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Bianca Sarkis, Pascale Gendreau, McGill WELL Office, 2020-01-01
Lecture: Demystifying Concepts of Suicide for the FMD (Fundamental of Medicine & Dentistry) Learner, Bianca Sarkis, Siwen Jin, McGill WELL Office, 2019-01-01
Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control Conference Poster Presentation, 2019-01-01
POGO (Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario) Symposium Oral Poster Presentation, 2017-01-01
Awards
2nd place Resident Research Award, Combined University of Manitoba/Saskatchewan Research Day
Department of Surgery Resident Travel Award
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Wellness Ambassador Travel Sponsorship
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario Symposium Outstanding Poster/Abstract Award
Sir Edward W. Beatty Memorial Award
Dr. Clarke K. McLeod Memorial Scholarship
Chiang Family Research Bursary in Medicine
J.W. McConnell Scholarship
Marianopolis Millennium Foundation Academic Award
Leadership & Mentorship
Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Student Mentor
Clinical OSCE Examiner, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Osler Group Co-Leader, Physician Apprenticeship Course
Peer Tutor, McGill Student Surgical Society (MS3), 2020-01-01
Pediatric Surgery Student Lead, Surgical Education and Discovery Program (SEAD)
Vice President Wellness, Medical Students’ Society (MSS)
Medical Student Wellness Standing Committee Member, Medical Students’ Society (MSS)
Student Leadership Committee Member, Medical Students’ Society (MSS)
Medical Education Committee Member, Medical Students’ Society (MSS)
Vice President Corporate Affairs, MedGames 2019, 2018-01-01
Class Treasurer, Med-1 Council, Medical Students’ Society (MSS)
Vice President of Community Service and Involvement, McGill Med-P/Dent-P Student Association (MDSA)
Hobbies and Interests
Strength training
Weightlifting
Running
Baking
Timeline
Personal Trainer
F45
12.2021 - 12.2022
Case Investigator
Direction Régionale de Santé Publique de Montréal (DRSP)
03.2020 - 05.2020
Orthopedic Surgery Residency -
University of Montreal
Orthopedic Surgery Residency -
University of Saskatchewan
M.D. -
McGill University
Medical Preparatory Program (Med-P) -
McGill University
Health Science Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) -