Sara Elkabany

About the Candidate

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

A clinician with diverse work experience focused on the advancement of healthcare systems.
A health care administrator interested in clinical operations and quality improvement.
An educator promoting the incorporation of interactive teaching techniques in organizations.
Experienced in clinical research with academic interest in surgical education and patient safety.
Strong communication skills in English, French, and Arabic.

EDUCATION
MHSc, Health Administration, IHPME, DLSPH, University of Toronto, Canada. 2022
MRCOG (1), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, U.K. 2014
MBBCH (Hons), Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt. 2003
High School Diploma, (Student of Excellence), College Saint Vincent De Paul, Egypt. 1997

PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Research Associate 2019- Present

The International Centre for Surgical Safety, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
Interpret data and develop recommendations to inform the annual strategic direction of safety

and integrate new knowledge into the quality improvement (QI) program.
Provide clinical expertise to the Operating Room Black Box®AI and Design Teams.
Collaborate with leaders in surgical safety to develop safety guidelines and frameworks.
Research current evidence and best practices and consult with experts on patient safety/quality

improvement tools, methodologies, and techniques.

Administrative Resident Jan- Mar 2022

Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital), Toronto, Canada.
Actively engaged with members of the executive team and senior management to facilitate the high-priority, time sensitive planning of the New Patient Care Tower’s operating rooms and endoscopic suites that support Michael Garron Hospital’s strategic priorities.
Co-developed with Michael Garron Hospital’s surgical leadership the grids for the New Patient Care Tower’s operating rooms and endoscopic suites to increase surgical capacity and clear the surgical backlog.
Drafted the operational model, budget, and financial plan for the minor and day surgeries.
Shadowed the clinical operations manager to understand the various levels of hospital

administration and issues in health care related to hospital operations.
Collaborated with leaders in the East Toronto Family Practice Network in the planning of the

Coached Corridor Initiative to reshape the connection of patients to family doctors and to overcome burnout and career stress by focussing on the physicians’ well-being.

Lead of Operating Room Black Box® Education and Analyst Operations

The International Centre for Surgical Safety, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada
2017- 2019
Led a team of diverse expert surgical reviewers from thirteen represented countries.
Led the operations of The International Centre for Surgical Safety collaborating with twenty-nine

partner organizations including: thirteen hospitals, three associations and thirteen universities.
Successfully designed, built and developed the Operating Room Black Box Curriculum and
Training program.

Author of the Operating Room Black Box® Knowledge Base manual.
Initiated and launched The Operating Room Black Box® Educational library.
Head trainer of technical and non-technical surgical analysis.
Assisted in the development of the Nursing Educational Curriculum.

Surgical Analyst

The International Centre for Surgical Safety, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada
2015-2017
Provided in-depth reviews of the surgical performance/ technical and non-technical skills.
Prepared and sent surgical feedback reports to surgeons.
Assisted in the development of the surgical safety frameworks.
Physician

The Cairo University Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2009-2015
Provided outpatient care twice a week, assessing and managing different patients.
Took part in ward rounds and ensured the implementation of the patient treatment plan.
Admitted patients from the outpatient clinics and the emergency rooms.
Performed minor and major surgical procedures.
Participated in grand rounds and trained junior doctors in the department.
Monitored patients ‘sonography on daily basis.
Participated in daily morning meetings to discuss all the ward cases and emergency admissions.
Attended and participated in monthly mortality and morbidity meetings.
Prepared patients’ guidelines and brochures for surgical patients’ education.
Participated in organizing and presenting in the hospital symposia.
Resident

Cairo University Hospital , Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
2004-2009
Monitored the in-patients and the post-operative patients.
Provided anti-natal and post-natal care for the in-patients and the outpatients.
Ran outpatient clinics and took weekly calls in the emergency department, labor room and

ward.
Performed labor room duties included normal delivery, assisted delivery, and episiorrhaphy and

scalp PH assessments.
Supervised operative room duties, including assisting/ performing a range of surgeries in

OBGYN.

ouse officer

Cairo University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt

I was trained for two months in each of the following:

General Medicine
General Surgery
Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Pediatrics
Emergency/Anesthesia
Students Hospital/Audiology

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES AND CERTIFICATES
ESET Cyber Security Awareness Training
The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2020

The Ontario Human Rights Commission- Online.
HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates- Health Insurance Probability and accountability 2019

Online St Michael’s Hospital.
Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment Prevention 2019

St Michael’s Hospital.

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Research Ethics TCPS 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans 2019 Online Course provided by the government of Canada.
Curriculum Design: Part 2- Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto 2017
Curriculum Design: Part 1- Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto 2017
Developing a Mentoring Program- Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto 2017
Developing Skills as a Mentor – Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto 2017
Competency-based Education: Basics for Health Professional Educator 2017

Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto
Teaching for Learning and Collaboration – Train the Trainer 2017

Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto
Fundamentals of E-learning design- Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto 2017
Flight, Fight and Insight: Professional Conversations in Collaborative Practice 2017

Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto
Fundamentals of E-learning design 2017

Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto
Metabolic Responses to Surgical Stress 2014

The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism- Cairo, Egypt
Nutritional Assessment and Techniques 2014

The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism- Cairo, Egypt
Nutritional Support in Acute Liver Disease and Acute Pancreatitis 2014

The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism- Cairo, Egypt
Approach to Oral and Enteral Nutrition in Adults 2014
sara.elkabany@mail.utoronto.ca
2003-2004
2021
Canada GCP: for Basic or Social scientists involved with human research 2019
Online- University of Miami
The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism- Cairo, Egypt • Approach to Parenteral Nutrition
2014

The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism- Cairo, Egypt

Advanced Course of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gyneacology, Cairo University
Basic Course of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gyneacology, Cairo University
2013 2013
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PRESENTATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

MEDICAL LICENSURE
Introduction of the Operating Room Black Box in Gynecology: Development of a Procedural
Framework for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy- The Canadian Society for the Advancement of
Gynecologic Excellence- Can SAGE 2019
Acute Mental Stress and Surgical Performance – BJS Open
Introduction of the operating room black box in gynecology: Development of a procedural
framework for total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Licensed Physician in Egypt
Regulatory number :165963 (Egyptian Medical Syndicate)

AWARDS
Student of Excellence, College Saint Vincent De Paul
Egyptian National Rowing Champion for 5 consecutive years

LANGUAGES
Excellent Written and Spoken English
Excellent Written and Spoken French
Excellent Written and Spoken Arabic

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of the Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee (BSAC)

(https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/burlington-seniors-advisory-committee.asp)

The role of BSAC members:
Participate in local government, which ensures the quality of life of Burlington residents.
Represent Burlington seniors’ perspectives on municipal and other key seniors’ issues.
Provide a voice for Burlington seniors, exchanging information about current issues and emerging concerns.

Provide input to City staff as requested and to the Region of Halton’s Older Adult Advisory
Committee (OAAC) on an ongoing basis.
Respond to seniors’ community needs.
Create and execute an annual work plan, which may include hosting seniors’ discussion forums,
support strategic planning for development of local seniors’ services, public information.
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Board member of Bike Chain

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Board member of TAMKEEN-Canadian Newcomer& Women Integration Network

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Team manager of Minor Atom hockey league, Ontario Minor Hockey Association

Winner Team of the Championship 2016
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Reading
Travelling
Rowing
Skiing
Snorkelling