Dr. Maher Matar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maher Matar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Ottawa, where he serves as the Program Director for General Surgery. He completed his fellowship training in Trauma Surgery at the University of Ottawa and Trauma Acute Care Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. His residency training in General Surgery was completed at McGill University. Matar earned his medical doctorate from the University of Ottawa and holds a Master of Health Administration from the Telfer School of Management. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. His research interests are focused on Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. He is committed to advancing the field of surgery through clinical investigation and educational excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Program Director

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa - General Surgery • Ottawa

Oversees the General Surgery Fellowship program, coordinating educational and clinical experiences for residents.

Clinician Investigator

— Present

Clinical Epidemiology Program • Ottawa

Conducts research focusing on trauma and acute care surgeries.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History