Mumford Resident Bios
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 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 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 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 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 pediatrics, 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.