Dr. Tehseen Ladha

Dr. Tehseen Ladha is a Pediatrician, Assistant Professor and Director of EDI for Postgraduate Medical Education at the University of Alberta.

Dr. Ladha is Assistant Professor, the Director of EDI for Postgraduate Medical Education at the University of Alberta, and Co-Director of Research and Evaluation at the New Canadians Health Centre, Edmonton's refugee clinic. She is a specialist in pediatrics with a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and has expertise in health equity, anti-racism, and community engaged research. She was awarded the QEII Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 for her tireless advocacy during the pandemic which included media engagements at the local, national and international level. In 2024, she received the Women's Executive Network National EDI leader Award for championing EDI initiatives in medical education, research, and healthcare delivery.

Vision for Social Accountability

Dr. Ladha is passionate about policy change that addresses health and social inequities with a view towards social justice. She prioritizes co-creation of research and policy initiatives with impacted populations so that their voices are prioritized. She believes building connections within and outside the walls of academic institutions is integral to diminishing polarization and creating more unified and equitable communities.

Hobbies + Interests

Dr. Ladha loves to travel, explore new recipes and restaurants, and meet new people. When she's at home, you'll find her with her head in a book. She is inspired by the power of storytelling and would love to write her own stories one day.