Full Name
Dr. Shazma Mithani
Job Title
Pediatric emergency physician, health systems advocate, and trusted public voice on healthcare in Canada.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Shazma Mithani is an emergency physician at the Royal Alexandra and Stollery Children’s Hospitals. She has been working as an adult and pediatric doctor since graduating from residency from the University of Alberta in 2014. Prior to that, she completed medical school in 2009 at Western University in London, ON.
Dr. Mithani has been involved in health advocacy for years, and works with vulnerable patient populations everyday on shift. Some of her advocacy outside of the hospital includes community initiatives, such as naloxone kit training, and public education through her social media platforms. She serves as a director on the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) and Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Boards.
Outside of work, Dr. Mithani enjoys spending time with her family, playing ultimate frisbee, running, going camping, and playing tennis. She’s also a self-described foodie and loves supporting local restaurants in Edmonton.
Dr. Mithani has been involved in health advocacy for years, and works with vulnerable patient populations everyday on shift. Some of her advocacy outside of the hospital includes community initiatives, such as naloxone kit training, and public education through her social media platforms. She serves as a director on the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) and Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Boards.
Outside of work, Dr. Mithani enjoys spending time with her family, playing ultimate frisbee, running, going camping, and playing tennis. She’s also a self-described foodie and loves supporting local restaurants in Edmonton.
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