Dr. Dara Rykiss
Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Alberta
I’m a third-year OBGYN resident at U of A. I was born and raised in Vancouver and completed both my undergrad and med school at UBC before making the move to Edmonton for residency. When I’m not working on mastering the art of functioning on coffee, zero sleep, and catching babies at 3 am, you will find me running in the trails or binge-watching the latest reality TV show.
A colleague shared this about Dr. Rykiss
"Dara exemplifies the spirit of this recognition, excelling in her clinical pursuits while always working to support the well-being of her colleagues. Since her very first year of residency, Dara has been an integral member of the Wellness Committee. She has consistently demonstrated leadership and dedication in planning and organizing wellness initiatives that meaningfully enhance the residency experience. Dara approaches each event with enthusiasm and creativity, ensuring that her co-residents feel supported, connected, and valued despite the demands of training. Beyond her formal committee role, Dara’s positive energy and genuine care for others create a ripple effect within our program and amongst her co-residents. She is always the first to check in on colleagues, celebrate their successes, and offer encouragement during challenging times. Dara’s contributions have profoundly strengthened the sense of community within our residency program. Her efforts embody the values of wellness, compassion, and collegiality that the PARA Resident Physician of the Month Award seeks to honour. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Dara Rykiss for this well-deserved recognition."
Resident Physician of the Month
Thank you to everyone who has submitted nominations for the Resident of the Month award! We have received an overwhelming number of nominations and are temporarily pausing new submissions at this time.
We appreciate your enthusiasm in recognizing the incredible work of your colleagues. Stay tuned for updates as we process the current nominations.
If you have any questions, please contact Ravneet Sekhon.
Our intention is to continually improve resident physicians’ professional and personal lives.
We value: Relationships with our members and with our partners. Understanding of our members’ needs and the system in which they work. Diversity in perspective and lived experience. Rigour in meeting the standard of service that our resident physicians deserve.