Catherine Flood

Catherine Flood serves as a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, with clinical expertise in urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Her work integrates patient care, medical education, and healthcare equity initiatives addressing systemic barriers for marginalized communities.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: University of Alberta (1987)
• Residency: University of Alberta
• Fellowship in Urogynecology: University of Toronto

Dr. Flood's research centers on pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and surgical ethics, with specialized focus on cultural dimensions of care for immigrant populations. She pioneers transgender healthcare access research and investigates Indigenous medical student experiences in postgraduate training, demonstrating commitment to inclusive medical practice and education reform.

Her 2021-2022 publications reveal critical examination of surgical barriers for transgender patients, development of gender-affirming perioperative clinics, and innovative curriculum design for global surgery fellowships. These works highlight interdisciplinary approaches bridging clinical practice, medical education, and health equity advocacy.

No scientific awards were documented in available sources.

As an educator, Dr. Flood actively shapes resident training in obstetrics/gynaecology with emphasis on cultural safety and surgical ethics. Her curriculum development for Canadian global surgery fellowships and advocacy for Indigenous medical students indicate leadership in educational reform, though specific grant funding details remain undisclosed.

She operates within specialized clinical environments including the OASIS anal sphincter perineal clinic and the Gender Clinic, where she implements evidence-based approaches for pelvic floor reconstruction and gender-affirming surgical pathways.