Joel Hamstra

Joel Hamstra is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University. His scholarly activity focuses on clinical research in anesthesiology, global health partnerships, and medical education in low-resource settings.

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Complications in spinal anesthesia and dural puncture
• Environmental impact assessment of international medical collaborations
• Research capacity building in African and Caribbean anesthesia training programs
• Clinical case reviews of rare perioperative events

Dr. Hamstra contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications in journals like Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia and participates in international education initiatives via the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society.