Dr. Tim Turkstra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tim Turkstra completed a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and pursued medical education at McMaster University, where he also completed his residency in Anesthesiology. He then undertook a fellowship in Neuroanesthesia. Currently, he is a staff anesthesiologist at London Health Sciences Centre, focusing on Neuroanesthesia and Airway Management. Turkstra is actively involved in the Canadian Anesthesia Society as the chair of the Scientific Affairs Committee and is also the vice chair of the Anesthesia department's academic and promotions committee at Western University. His current research examines strategies for GlideScope intubation, including the use of 3D printed aids and adherence to the Canadian Airway Guidelines. His publications reflect his dedication to improving anesthetic practices and airway management, with several studies published in prominent anesthesiology journals, contributing to the academic discourse on randomized clinical trials and reporting standards in anesthesia research.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Anesthesiologist

— Present

London Health Sciences Centre • London, Ontario, Canada

Focused on Neuroanesthesia and Airway Management.

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
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.