Mumford Resident Biographies
Dr Meghan Breckon
Dr Meghan Breckon grew up in Kingston, Annapolis Valley. She completed her medical degree at Dalhousie University and graduated in 2024.
Meghan’s medical interests include traditional family practice, prenatal care, hospitalist, procedures, and pediatrics.
Her hobbies include hiking, dance, and spending time outdoors with her partner and their two dogs Brandi and Dottie.
She came from a military family, with her dad and siblings in the military. She’s the first in her family to go into medicine.
Dr Emily Burbidge
Dr Emily Burbidge grew up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She completed her medical degree Mount Allison University in 2019.
Her medical interests include: minor procedures, sexual health, and acute care.
She enjoys being active and loves surfing, hiking, volleyball, and golfing! Indoors in her spare time, she also paints and likes cooking new recipes.
Dr Orrisha Denbow-Burke
Dr Orrisha Denbow-Burke grew up in Saint Lucia. She completed her medical degree in Saint Lucia/Jamaica and graduated in 2015.
Orrisha’s medical interests include geriatric research, senior care, and health policy.
Her hobbies include cooking, speaking to seniors, yoga, and meditation.
Her husband is a cardiac anesthesiologist, originally from Guyana. Her daughter is 4 years old, and her son will be turning 3 soon. They enjoy exploring the province and spending time together.
Dr Danica Desjardin
Dr Danica Desjardin grew up in Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario. She completed her Undergrad at the University of Ottawa in 2015. She also has a Master of public health from Queen's University.
Her medical interests include: 2SLGBTQ+ health, sexual and reproductive health, primary care obstetrics, social accountability.
She is a newlywed. She has two dogs (Nimbus and Everest) and a cat (Scout); hobbies include getting outside with the pets (yes, including the cat!), crafting, and trying new vegetarian dishes.
Dr Nicole Edwards
Dr. Nicole Edwards grew up in Fall River, Nova-Scotia. She completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University in 2015 and her medical degree from Dalhousie University in 2024.
Nicole’s medical interests include obstetrics and emergency medicine.
Her hobbies include horseback riding, snowboarding, trivia, hiking, and wordle/connections. She also likes going to the gym and travelling.
Dr Mohamed Elbanna
Dr Mohamed Elbanna grew up in Cairo, Egypt. He did his undergraduate training at Capital Medical University, Beijing, China (graduated in 2018). He also has an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from Cairo University, Egypt (graduated 2010).
He is interested in Emergency Medicine/ Trauma management and medical Procedural.
He is a husband and father to three beautiful kids. My hobbies include Soccer, diving, and traveling.
Dr Ashton Ferguson
Dr Ashton Ferguson grew up in Nassau, Bahamas. He completed his undergrad degree at Dalhousie and attended medical school in Antigua.
His medical interests include: rehabilitation and geriatrics.
He is married with 2 kids and he is a devoted swimmer
Dr Anastasia Kalyta
Dr Anastasia Kalyta grew up in Vancouver, BC.
She completed her medical training at Chapman University (in Southern California) and at UBC.
Her medical interests include: full scope family medicine, preventive care, and medical education.
She enjoys cycling, skiing and cooking
Dr Ksenia Kholina
Dr. Ksenia Kholina grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia, and lived most of her adult life in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She completed her medical training at Pavlov First State Medical University. She also holds a BSc and MSc in Applied Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University and is a registered dietitian.
Ksenia’s medical interests include full-scope family medicine, women's health, and addictions medicine.
Her hobbies include hiking, backcountry camping, surfing, downhill skiing, yoga, and gymnastics. She also likes to read short stories and watch nature documentaries.
Dr Cassidy McCausland
Dr. Cassidy McCausland grew up in Utopia, Ontario. She completed her undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University and graduated in 2017. She received her medical degree from the Columbus Central University School of Medicine in Belize in 2022.
Cassidy’s medical interests include palliative care, preventative medicine, and indigenous health.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, reading, and baking.
Dr Cassidy McCausland
Dr. Cassidy McCausland grew up in Utopia, Ontario. She completed her undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University and graduated in 2017. She received her medical degree from the Columbus Central University School of Medicine in Belize in 2022.
Cassidy’s medical interests include palliative care, preventative medicine, and indigenous health.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, reading, and baking.
Dr Hawalul Nurdin
Dr. Cassidy McCausland grew up in Utopia, Ontario. She completed her undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University and graduated in 2017. She received her medical degree from the Columbus Central University School of Medicine in Belize in 2022.
Cassidy’s medical interests include palliative care, preventative medicine, and indigenous health.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, reading, and baking.
Dr Archchana Rajmohan
Dr. Archchana Rajmohan grew up in Aurora, Ontario. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in 2017 and her masters in 2018. She completed her medical training at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain in 2023.
Her medical interests include: emergency medicine, women's health, and minor procedures.
Her hobbies include hiking, traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends!
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Dr Rylan Smith
Dr. Rylan Smith grew up in Prospect, NS. He completed his medical degree at Dalhousie University and graduated in 2024.
Rylan’s medical interests include general family medicine, healthcare administration, and quality improvement.
His hobbies include golf, ball hockey, running, hiking, and spending time outdoors and on the ocean.
Dr Lillian Stratton
Dr. Lillian Stratton grew up in Bedford, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a BSc in Medical Sciences in 2019, from Mount Saint Vincent University with an MA in 2020, and from Dalhousie University School of Medicine in 2024.
Lillian’s medical interests include primary care obstetrics, primary care paediatrics, and preventative medicine.
Her hobbies include quilting, crocheting, gardening, hiking, surfing, and camping. In her spare time, she likes to surf the coast, camp in provincial parks, and hike with her family and her dogs.
She is recently married with a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog named Bitsy.
Dr Jaiden Tu
Dr Jaiden Tu grew up in London, Ontario. She graduated from Western University in 2019.
Her medical interests include: mental health and palliative care.
She enjoys volleyball and rock climbing.