Ramzi Helewa, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Research summary

Dr. Ramzi Helewa focuses on improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer, utilizing large administrative databases. Additionally, he contributes to research aimed at optimizing endoscopy care for patients with colorectal neoplasms and participates in clinical trials for patients diagnosed with rectal cancer.

Research interests

• Colorectal surgery
• Quality improvement
• Endoscopy

Research affiliations

• St. Boniface Hospital
• Victoria General Hospital
• CancerCare Manitoba

Brief bio

As an associate professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine, Dr. Ramzi Helewa specializes in colorectal surgery, endoscopy, and general surgery. He completed his medical education and residency in general surgery at the University of Manitoba, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Helewa holds a master's degree in surgery with a focus on the quality of care for colorectal cancer therapy in Manitoba.

Cross-appointments

Program director, colorectal surgery residency, Max Rady College of Medicine

General surgery research director, general surgery residency program, Max Rady College of Medicine

Associate staff, surgical oncology, CancerCare Manitoba

General surgeon, department of surgery, Max Rady College of Medicine

Assistant professor, department of surgery, Max Rady College of Medicine

Education

Fellowship (colon and rectal surgery), University of Ottawa (2016)

Residency (general surgery), University of Manitoba (2014)

Master of Science (surgery), University of Manitoba (2012)

Doctor of Medicine, University of Manitoba (2008)

Bachelor of Science (general), University of Manitoba (2004)

Awards

2023

• University of Manitoba Department of Surgery Surgical Educator of the Year
• PGME Faculty and Staff Award in Professionalism, Advocacy, and Social Accountability
• Thorlakson Paper of the Year

2022

• General Surgery Residency Program, Outstanding Faculty Service, University of Manitoba

2021

• PGME Faculty and Staff Award in Medical Education.
• Nominee, Manitoba Medical Students Association (MMSA) Teacher Award for Attending – Clinical Teaching for the Medical School

2017

• Canadian Association of General Surgeons Innovator Award in Recognition of Outstanding Innovation in Canadian General Surgery Research
• Nominee, Manitoba Medical Students Association (MMSA) Teacher Award for Attending – Clinical Teaching for the Medical School

2015

• Recipient of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Professional Development Grant for The Physician Leadership Program, Telfer School for Management