Romy Nitsch

Romy Nitsch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen’s University’s School of Medicine. She holds key leadership roles including Undergraduate Pre-Clerkship Director, Term 4A Course Director, and Undergraduate Lead for the Bioethics Program. As Medical Director of Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Perioperative Services, she bridges academic and clinical responsibilities.

• Education: MD and MHSc degrees

Her research focuses on surgical education, outcomes of minimally invasive surgery, bioethics, chronic pain management, and healthcare quality improvement. She has contributed to studies on infection control in gynecological procedures, CPR safety in surgical patients, and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic techniques.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Her work emphasizes educational leadership and clinical service optimization through roles in curriculum design and perioperative care management.