Maura Ricketts
Physician Assistant | Surgical Technologist
2282 Bowman Road Ottawa Ontario, K1H 6V6About
Maura Ricketts is a physician assistant practicing in Ottawa, Ontario. Maura specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistants work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
Education and Training
University of Ottawa
Board Certification
American Board of Preventive Medicine- Preventive Medicine
Public Health
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Univeristy of Ottawa
Professional Society Memberships
- Public Health Physicians of Canada (President, 2011-2013), Canadian Public Health Association, American Public Health Association, Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy, Canadian Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice, Canadian Health Human Resources Network
What do you attribute your success to?
- An unusual set of skills offers a wide perspective, and having an efficient approach to her clients and policy implementations.
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Cello, Metal Smithing, Jewelry Designing
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