Dr. Catalina Casas Lopez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catalina Casas Lopez received her medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and completed her residency training in Anesthesia at Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia. She is an International Medical Graduate, certified by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in the United States. Dr. Casas is an advanced cardiac life support instructor certified by the American Heart Association and has actively contributed to the establishment of educational programs in the field of cardiac anesthesia, critical care, and ultrasound techniques. With experience from Toronto General Hospital and University Health Network, she has a profound interest in clinical quality improvement in anesthesia and patient safety. Her accomplishments include achieving certification from the National Board of Echocardiography and American College of Chest Physicians in critical care ultrasonography. Furthermore, she has completed various postgraduate courses including a Master of Applied Science in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality at Johns Hopkins University and has been involved in QI initiatives at Western University, enhancing the process of patient handovers.

Research Interests

Awards

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Professional Staff Organization Recognition Reward Award

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.