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Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) is a section of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery dedicated to supporting women in the specialty through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and community building, while promoting equity and representation across the field.
Dr. Elise Graham is a pediatric otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon at the IWK Health Centre and Associate Professor at Dalhousie University. She completed medical school and residency at Dalhousie, a fellowship at the University of Utah, and previously practiced at Western University. She holds board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine and has published extensively on ankyloglossia, breastfeeding, and gender equity in surgery. Her Triological thesis, awarded With Distinction in 2024, examined gender differences in domestic responsibilities of otolaryngologists. Dr. Graham chairs the Women in Otolaryngology Section of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology and is a mother of three young children.
Gizelle Francis, Alisha Sharma, Emily Sodhi, Jamila Skinner
The WIO would love to highlight you on our social media! We’re excited to showcase the stories, experiences, and achievements of women in otolaryngology through our spotlight posts.
If you’re interested in being featured, please take a moment to fill out the form below and answer a few short questions.
For any questions regarding your highlight, please contact Emily Sodhi