Dr. Monique Munro University of Calgary Program: Ophthalmology PGY Level 1 Email: [email protected] Running for: Member at Large Delegate PGY 1 & 2 Letter of Intent & Short Bio: Hi everyone! My submission to the PARA Assembly is based on a passion to represent the needs and promote the goals of my resident colleagues across Alberta. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta and medical school in Calgary and as a native Albertan I bring a solid understanding of the organization of PARA and can be a strong voice for Alberta’s residents. In this role, I would continue to help further PARA as a united team, specifically in the areas of clinical research, more effective health policies and resident well-being. Joining this team, to represent all of you, would be an incredible opportunity. After graduating from U of C Med, I was accepted as The Calgary Department of Ophthalmology’s first research fellow. This amazing opportunity allowed me to work with the Department of Surgery, U of C PGME and the university at large to develop this position. I also worked closely with the past research fellows at U of A to make this position a success. In this role, I’ve collaborated on international projects with colleagues, not only in ophthalmology but in many other disciplines, and learned to solve problems systematically, efficiently and successfully. My growing areas of interest include patient low-vision aid development, resident teaching and streamlining current procedures in ophthalmology. I’ve always been active in the community and in undergrad I served as Circle K International’s U of A chapter club president for 2 years, giving me valuable leadership experience and skills developing community volunteer projects from the ground up. During my involvement on the board, we had the largest turnout to events to-date. In medical school, I went on join the peer-listening group, professionalism committee and was our class representative for patient presentations. While we all struggle with the demands of residency, I feel it is important to be a well-rounded individual. Recently, I worked with another surgical resident to organize a social event for the surgery R1s and serve as a co-social planner for my residency group. My friends would say (I hope!) that I have a caring and friendly nature and during medical school, I was a big in the big brother big sister program and I recently joined a group that fosters rescue dogs! As a Member at Large, I would use my positive personality to be an effective advocate you can rely on to achieve your goals. Dr. Monique Munro