Ivan Wong

Dr. Ivan Wong is a Professor at Dalhousie University and a Sports Medicine Surgeon specializing in hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopic reconstructions. He serves as part of the Orthopaedic Surgery Team at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital under Nova Scotia Health Authority. His clinical and research focus includes innovative minimally invasive surgical techniques and athlete injury prevention. Dr. Wong holds an MD from Dalhousie University, completed residency at McMaster University, and a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Trauma at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from Acadia University
• Medical Degree (MD) from Dalhousie University
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at McMaster University
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine/Trauma at Southern California Orthopaedic Institute
• Masters of Academic Medicine from the University of Southern California

Research & Teaching: Dr. Wong is dedicated to advancing surgical education through the development of a specialized surgical education lab. He teaches residents and surgeons via seminars and cadaver courses, emphasizing arthroscopic skill development. His innovations aim to reduce surgical invasiveness, pain, and recovery time for patients.

Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: Mentored numerous medical students, residents, and fellows globally but no named advisees or grant details provided. Focuses on training through hands-on surgical education programs.

Labs/Teams: Leads the development of a surgical education lab for advanced arthroscopic training at Dalhousie University.