Dr Ruth Vilayil
@ruthvmd.medsky.social
Gynecologic Surgeon & OB. Passionate about MIGS, advancing surgical excellence,#SurgSky #MedEdSky #ObGynSky #globalsurgery, #QISky. Clin Assoc Prof UBC, Dual 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 | Based in Canada | Opinions my own.
You’re never more vulnerable to a career-derailing complication than in your first 5 years…
…and again in your last 5.
Vimathalas et al, 2025 Ann Surg put data to & name what many of us have felt in our bones. 1/7 🧵
#SurgerySky
…and again in your last 5.
Vimathalas et al, 2025 Ann Surg put data to & name what many of us have felt in our bones. 1/7 🧵
#SurgerySky
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You’re never more vulnerable to a career-derailing complication than in your first 5 years…
…and again in your last 5.
Vimathalas et al, 2025 Ann Surg put data to & name what many of us have felt in our bones. 1/7 🧵
#SurgerySky
…and again in your last 5.
Vimathalas et al, 2025 Ann Surg put data to & name what many of us have felt in our bones. 1/7 🧵
#SurgerySky
"[McKinsey] finds that Canadian women spend 24 percent more time than men in poor health and with varying degrees of disability."
driven by the efficacy gap, care delivery gap and data gap. @sogc.org
#womenshealth #CanadaSky
www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi...
driven by the efficacy gap, care delivery gap and data gap. @sogc.org
#womenshealth #CanadaSky
www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi...
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"[McKinsey] finds that Canadian women spend 24 percent more time than men in poor health and with varying degrees of disability."
driven by the efficacy gap, care delivery gap and data gap. @sogc.org
#womenshealth #CanadaSky
www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi...
driven by the efficacy gap, care delivery gap and data gap. @sogc.org
#womenshealth #CanadaSky
www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi...
amazing representation of Branch for Global Surgical Care at Chung Research Day yesterday!
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
#MedEdSky #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation
globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/bgsc-gsl-pre...
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
#MedEdSky #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation
globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/bgsc-gsl-pre...
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
amazing representation of Branch for Global Surgical Care at Chung Research Day yesterday!
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
#MedEdSky #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation
globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/bgsc-gsl-pre...
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
#MedEdSky #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalEducation
globalsurgery.med.ubc.ca/bgsc-gsl-pre...
Full circle moment 💙
Presented our work on Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons at Chung Research Day at VGH — the same hospital where my mom was born 78 years ago today.
Grateful for her, this journey, and everyone advancing #MedEd & #SurgicalEducation.
Presented our work on Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons at Chung Research Day at VGH — the same hospital where my mom was born 78 years ago today.
Grateful for her, this journey, and everyone advancing #MedEd & #SurgicalEducation.
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Full circle moment 💙
Presented our work on Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons at Chung Research Day at VGH — the same hospital where my mom was born 78 years ago today.
Grateful for her, this journey, and everyone advancing #MedEd & #SurgicalEducation.
Presented our work on Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons at Chung Research Day at VGH — the same hospital where my mom was born 78 years ago today.
Grateful for her, this journey, and everyone advancing #MedEd & #SurgicalEducation.
Can confirm, improv is fun and brings learning along with it! Thanks #ICRE2025 for having us
#nontechnicalskills #medicalimprov
#nontechnicalskills #medicalimprov
November 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Can confirm, improv is fun and brings learning along with it! Thanks #ICRE2025 for having us
#nontechnicalskills #medicalimprov
#nontechnicalskills #medicalimprov
Kaid presenting our work on #MedicalImprov and Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons #NOTSS in the Top Resident Research session!
Such a joy to see the next gen bringing creativity, reflection, and a love of the arts into surgical education. 🎭🔪💡
#MedEdSky #Surgery #ICRE2025 @icreconf.bsky.social
Such a joy to see the next gen bringing creativity, reflection, and a love of the arts into surgical education. 🎭🔪💡
#MedEdSky #Surgery #ICRE2025 @icreconf.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kaid presenting our work on #MedicalImprov and Nontechnical Skills for Surgeons #NOTSS in the Top Resident Research session!
Such a joy to see the next gen bringing creativity, reflection, and a love of the arts into surgical education. 🎭🔪💡
#MedEdSky #Surgery #ICRE2025 @icreconf.bsky.social
Such a joy to see the next gen bringing creativity, reflection, and a love of the arts into surgical education. 🎭🔪💡
#MedEdSky #Surgery #ICRE2025 @icreconf.bsky.social
Situational awareness = more than noticing.
It’s about revising your mental model as things change and understanding others’ perspectives.
Loved exploring this in today’s #ICRE2025 SimTrek session. #MedEd #Simulation #Nontechnicalskills
It’s about revising your mental model as things change and understanding others’ perspectives.
Loved exploring this in today’s #ICRE2025 SimTrek session. #MedEd #Simulation #Nontechnicalskills
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Situational awareness = more than noticing.
It’s about revising your mental model as things change and understanding others’ perspectives.
Loved exploring this in today’s #ICRE2025 SimTrek session. #MedEd #Simulation #Nontechnicalskills
It’s about revising your mental model as things change and understanding others’ perspectives.
Loved exploring this in today’s #ICRE2025 SimTrek session. #MedEd #Simulation #Nontechnicalskills
Rolled up to the session and found an empty chair next to the one and only
@orthopodreg.bsky.social 👀
…AND lecturer from my alma mater on the other side
Safe to say my inner #meded nerd is having a moment
❤️ the convos already!
#ICRE2025 #Quebec #MedEdSky #SurgSky @icreconf.bsky.social
@orthopodreg.bsky.social 👀
…AND lecturer from my alma mater on the other side
Safe to say my inner #meded nerd is having a moment
❤️ the convos already!
#ICRE2025 #Quebec #MedEdSky #SurgSky @icreconf.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Rolled up to the session and found an empty chair next to the one and only
@orthopodreg.bsky.social 👀
…AND lecturer from my alma mater on the other side
Safe to say my inner #meded nerd is having a moment
❤️ the convos already!
#ICRE2025 #Quebec #MedEdSky #SurgSky @icreconf.bsky.social
@orthopodreg.bsky.social 👀
…AND lecturer from my alma mater on the other side
Safe to say my inner #meded nerd is having a moment
❤️ the convos already!
#ICRE2025 #Quebec #MedEdSky #SurgSky @icreconf.bsky.social
Testing out my new medsky handle with this message:
Human needs aren’t an inconvenience—they’re essential.
Including rest.
May you have a restful weekend!
Human needs aren’t an inconvenience—they’re essential.
Including rest.
May you have a restful weekend!
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Testing out my new medsky handle with this message:
Human needs aren’t an inconvenience—they’re essential.
Including rest.
May you have a restful weekend!
Human needs aren’t an inconvenience—they’re essential.
Including rest.
May you have a restful weekend!
Amazing day at #CHESDay2025 to share ideas and meet my #MedEd heroes.
We shared how #QI methods can be used to boost student engagement testing small changes & measuring impact.
Love being part of this community pushing education forward. #MedEdSky #QI #SurgEd @ubcmedicine.bsky.social
We shared how #QI methods can be used to boost student engagement testing small changes & measuring impact.
Love being part of this community pushing education forward. #MedEdSky #QI #SurgEd @ubcmedicine.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Amazing day at #CHESDay2025 to share ideas and meet my #MedEd heroes.
We shared how #QI methods can be used to boost student engagement testing small changes & measuring impact.
Love being part of this community pushing education forward. #MedEdSky #QI #SurgEd @ubcmedicine.bsky.social
We shared how #QI methods can be used to boost student engagement testing small changes & measuring impact.
Love being part of this community pushing education forward. #MedEdSky #QI #SurgEd @ubcmedicine.bsky.social
Dr Darlene Balmer on stories as teachers- “dealing with the unexpected “ is a CORE skill not a soft skill!
Why I believe #improv can be such a powerful #MedEd tool #Nontechnicalskills
#CHES2025
Why I believe #improv can be such a powerful #MedEd tool #Nontechnicalskills
#CHES2025
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dr Darlene Balmer on stories as teachers- “dealing with the unexpected “ is a CORE skill not a soft skill!
Why I believe #improv can be such a powerful #MedEd tool #Nontechnicalskills
#CHES2025
Why I believe #improv can be such a powerful #MedEd tool #Nontechnicalskills
#CHES2025
Only 1 of 25 residents had heard of Global Surgery.
That’s why these conversations matter.
Honoured to present with Dr. Emilie Joos & Dr. Faizal Haji
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
surgical foundations.
🌍 Safe surgery = good healthcare.
#GlobalSurgery #MedEdSky
That’s why these conversations matter.
Honoured to present with Dr. Emilie Joos & Dr. Faizal Haji
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
surgical foundations.
🌍 Safe surgery = good healthcare.
#GlobalSurgery #MedEdSky
October 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Only 1 of 25 residents had heard of Global Surgery.
That’s why these conversations matter.
Honoured to present with Dr. Emilie Joos & Dr. Faizal Haji
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
surgical foundations.
🌍 Safe surgery = good healthcare.
#GlobalSurgery #MedEdSky
That’s why these conversations matter.
Honoured to present with Dr. Emilie Joos & Dr. Faizal Haji
@ubcmedicine.bsky.social
surgical foundations.
🌍 Safe surgery = good healthcare.
#GlobalSurgery #MedEdSky
If you’re curious about how improv can make surgeons better teammates, leaders, and clinicians, follow along and share with a friend. 5/5
#SurgicalEducation #MedEd #NontechnicalSkills #Surgery #Improv #PatientSafety
#SurgicalEducation #MedEd #NontechnicalSkills #Surgery #Improv #PatientSafety
October 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If you’re curious about how improv can make surgeons better teammates, leaders, and clinicians, follow along and share with a friend. 5/5
#SurgicalEducation #MedEd #NontechnicalSkills #Surgery #Improv #PatientSafety
#SurgicalEducation #MedEd #NontechnicalSkills #Surgery #Improv #PatientSafety
Surgeons improvise.
Unexpected adhesions. Aberrant anatomy.
Your favorite instrument gets contaminated and there’s no backup.
All test our ability to regroup and redirect under pressure. 🧠💪
🩺 That’s why improv is such an important skill for surgeons. 🧵
Unexpected adhesions. Aberrant anatomy.
Your favorite instrument gets contaminated and there’s no backup.
All test our ability to regroup and redirect under pressure. 🧠💪
🩺 That’s why improv is such an important skill for surgeons. 🧵
October 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Surgeons improvise.
Unexpected adhesions. Aberrant anatomy.
Your favorite instrument gets contaminated and there’s no backup.
All test our ability to regroup and redirect under pressure. 🧠💪
🩺 That’s why improv is such an important skill for surgeons. 🧵
Unexpected adhesions. Aberrant anatomy.
Your favorite instrument gets contaminated and there’s no backup.
All test our ability to regroup and redirect under pressure. 🧠💪
🩺 That’s why improv is such an important skill for surgeons. 🧵
Fairytale toadstool seen on a hike yesterday!
October 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Fairytale toadstool seen on a hike yesterday!
Seasons changing at the hospital grounds
#beautifulBC
#beautifulBC
October 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Seasons changing at the hospital grounds
#beautifulBC
#beautifulBC
My granddad was a village blacksmith in northern England.
People brought him their horses, their worries, their stories.
Though I’m the 1st MD in my fam, I like to think I carry on his legacy:
a craftsperson who works with her hands, listens closely, and takes pride in tangible work well done.
People brought him their horses, their worries, their stories.
Though I’m the 1st MD in my fam, I like to think I carry on his legacy:
a craftsperson who works with her hands, listens closely, and takes pride in tangible work well done.
October 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
My granddad was a village blacksmith in northern England.
People brought him their horses, their worries, their stories.
Though I’m the 1st MD in my fam, I like to think I carry on his legacy:
a craftsperson who works with her hands, listens closely, and takes pride in tangible work well done.
People brought him their horses, their worries, their stories.
Though I’m the 1st MD in my fam, I like to think I carry on his legacy:
a craftsperson who works with her hands, listens closely, and takes pride in tangible work well done.
Had a great time at the SCC/JCC event in Vancouver connecting with colleagues from across BC about PQI.
rewarding to share our poster on using QI methods to boost student engagement in higher education—because improvement science isn’t just for clinical!
#QualityImprovement #MedEd
rewarding to share our poster on using QI methods to boost student engagement in higher education—because improvement science isn’t just for clinical!
#QualityImprovement #MedEd
October 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Had a great time at the SCC/JCC event in Vancouver connecting with colleagues from across BC about PQI.
rewarding to share our poster on using QI methods to boost student engagement in higher education—because improvement science isn’t just for clinical!
#QualityImprovement #MedEd
rewarding to share our poster on using QI methods to boost student engagement in higher education—because improvement science isn’t just for clinical!
#QualityImprovement #MedEd
Quick reintro:
👋 I’m a global surgeon, educator & OBGYN.
Passionate about the nontechnical side of surgery (leadership, negotiation, comms) plus wellness & global surgery.
Here to share ideas on making surg care safer & more human.
#MedEd #GlobalSurgery #PhysicianWellness #MedSky #ObGynSky
👋 I’m a global surgeon, educator & OBGYN.
Passionate about the nontechnical side of surgery (leadership, negotiation, comms) plus wellness & global surgery.
Here to share ideas on making surg care safer & more human.
#MedEd #GlobalSurgery #PhysicianWellness #MedSky #ObGynSky
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Quick reintro:
👋 I’m a global surgeon, educator & OBGYN.
Passionate about the nontechnical side of surgery (leadership, negotiation, comms) plus wellness & global surgery.
Here to share ideas on making surg care safer & more human.
#MedEd #GlobalSurgery #PhysicianWellness #MedSky #ObGynSky
👋 I’m a global surgeon, educator & OBGYN.
Passionate about the nontechnical side of surgery (leadership, negotiation, comms) plus wellness & global surgery.
Here to share ideas on making surg care safer & more human.
#MedEd #GlobalSurgery #PhysicianWellness #MedSky #ObGynSky
September 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Went to my 15-year med school reunion in Edmonton, AB.
So good to see old friends & where life has taken them. Reminded me: medicine is a marathon, not a sprint & we deserve to be well along the way.
Say yes to that reunion or ☕️. The work will wait. The #connections sustain us.
#PhysicianWellness
So good to see old friends & where life has taken them. Reminded me: medicine is a marathon, not a sprint & we deserve to be well along the way.
Say yes to that reunion or ☕️. The work will wait. The #connections sustain us.
#PhysicianWellness
September 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Went to my 15-year med school reunion in Edmonton, AB.
So good to see old friends & where life has taken them. Reminded me: medicine is a marathon, not a sprint & we deserve to be well along the way.
Say yes to that reunion or ☕️. The work will wait. The #connections sustain us.
#PhysicianWellness
So good to see old friends & where life has taken them. Reminded me: medicine is a marathon, not a sprint & we deserve to be well along the way.
Say yes to that reunion or ☕️. The work will wait. The #connections sustain us.
#PhysicianWellness