Heather Rossong
Calgary,AB
Summary
Neurosurgery resident from Calgary, Alberta dedicated to providing quality care at the individual patient and broader systemic level. Committed to learning the business and management skills necessary to hold academic and administrative leadership positions within the field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurosurgery Resident
University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Calgary, Alberta
07.2022 - Current
- Diagnose, treat, and operate on patients with neurological and spinal pathologies.
- Coordinate and lead a service of six junior residents and five nurse practitioners to effectively provide quality care to 50-80 neurosurgical inpatients.
- Conduct and organize weekly educational presentations in front of senior staff and junior learners.
- Lead emotionally charged conversations and help patients and families navigate difficult situations.
- Schedule all residents' call and OR time, as well as head up day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Complete numerous research projects, publications, and presentations.
Research Student
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked within the Department of Neurosurgery and the Cardiac Sciences Program at the University of Manitoba
- Conducted multiple scientific projects resulting in various publications in reputable journals such as The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and presentations at local and national conferences.
Insurance Broker
Wyatt Dowling Insurance Brokers/Team Insurance Brokers
Winnipeg, Manitoba
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Completed Fundamentals of Insurance licensing at a young age to serve the community in their insurance needs.
- Communicated with customers, collaborated with colleagues, and worked with outside institutions to provide the best customer service to a diverse population.
- Managed behind-the-scenes administrative work in a time-efficient manner.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medicine
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06-2018
Leadership/Community Experience
- Resident Program Committee, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Calgary
- Events Committee, Women in Neurosurgery (WINS)
- Social Representative, Class Council MD Class of 2022
- Co-Chair, Winnipeg Interprofessional Student Run Health (WISH) Clinic
- Programmer, Manitoba Medical Students' Associated (MMSA)
- Executive, Student Interest Group in Neurosciences (SIGN)
- Chair of Delegate Services Committee, 1st and 2nd Annual Manitoba Undergraduate Healthcare Symposium
- Vice President, University of Manitoba Undergraduate Leaders in Healthcare
Accomplishments
- University of Manitoba Students' Union Scholarship
- Faculty of Science Undergraduate Summer Research Award
- Hugh J. Anderson Undergraduate Scholarship in Chemistry
- University of Manitoba Guertin Centennial Scholarship
Affiliations
- Fitness, cooking, hiking, yoga, reading literature, NYT crossword enthusiast
Timeline
Neurosurgery Resident
University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences
07.2022 - Current
Research Student
University of Manitoba
09.2019 - 06.2022
Insurance Broker
Wyatt Dowling Insurance Brokers/Team Insurance Brokers
01.2012 - 06.2018
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medicine
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Manitoba
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