Ep 49: Grand Rounds: Why Ergonomics & Quality Improvement Matter to me (and You?) (Melissa Wood)

Recorded on November 29, 2024. Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Melissa Wood, a General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist with the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses quality improvement and ergonomics in the operating room. Dr. Melissa Wood is a General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist with the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her undergraduate degree with a BSc in Microbiology and Immunology at UBC Vancouver, and her Doctor of Medicine from the U of A. She completed her General Surgery Residency at the U of S and obtained her Royal College Certifications in General Surgery and the Clinical Investigator Program (CIP) in 2022. She completed an MSc in Surgical Science and Practice with Distinction at the University of Oxford in the UK as part of CIP. She completed her General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Calgary in 2024. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog with her husband, downhill skiing, spin classes, road biking, and gardening. She has a diverse scope of research interests that span topics including surgical education, quality improvement, human factors, and surgical oncology. Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.