Huma
Abbas

Hello Everyone!

My name is Huma and I currently live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I work as a lecturer at a career college. I have been associated with health care in various roles for almost ten years, initially as a dentist and later as a Medical Education lecturer at various organizations. 

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I am passionate about teaching, which led to the transition in my career. So far I am loving the teaching life and plan to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to get to a leadership role. As I advance through the Master of Health Studies Program, this portfolio will serve as a place for me to gather and share knowledge, resources, and ideas that reflect my personal and professional interests, values, and growth. Using this portfolio, I hope to expand my understanding of health and health leadership subjects, and contribute to the larger conversation around Canadian health care reform.

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​My approach to life has been straightforward. "Do what you love"! I feel lucky to get to do something I love every day. Teaching has always been my passion, even when I was in dental school, trying my best to survive. I always knew I wanted to get into academia. The only thing I was not sure of was, How to do it? Luckily fate led me to a fantastic opportunity. While working as a dentist in a hospital, I got an offer to teach as a replacement lecturer in a university. Switching from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Education was a turn I never expected. I believe that every student can learn and accomplish great things even if they do not see that themselves. I will always strive to help every individual I come in contact with to realize just how much potential they have.​I want to teach, guide, and most of all, I want to make a difference.