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Meet Rwanda's first and only female neurosurgeon

Health May 23, 2018
Claire Karekezi, who grew up during the Rwanda genocide, is returning home in July to improve cancer care in her country after training in Toronto.
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· 22 May 2018

Rwanda's first female neurosurgeon trains in Toronto, hopes to improve cancer care in her country. reports:

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· 23 May 2018

The remarkable journey of Dr Claire Karekezi- a child during the genocide now a Canadian trained -- about to return to her homeland

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· 14 May 2018

In early July, 35-year-old Claire Karekezi will return home as the first and only female neurosurgeon in Rwanda, says Toronto Western Hospital.

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· 13 May 2018

As a child growing up in Rwanda, Claire Karekezi dreamed of becoming a doctor. But what she calls her “guiding star” has taken her far beyond that initial goal to join the ranks of what is perhaps medicine’s most demanding specialty.

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· 14 May 2018

"...we grew up knowing that we cannot count on anyone but ourselves ... the genocide happened, the whole world was watching and no one did anything .. we are a strong nation, and we have very brave people who have managed to do impressive things now.” -

She’s Rwanda’s first and only female neurosurgeon. She chose Toronto to complete her training via
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· 17 May 2018

"This is something I can do. This is something I can bring back to Rwanda." Rwanda's 1st female neurosurgeon chose Canada to complete training: Toronto Western | The Western Star

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· 15 May 2018

Meet Rwanda's 1st female and only neurosurgeon , currently honing her skills in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery, specializing in the removal of brain tumours at Toronto Western Hospital.

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· 20 May 2018

My First tweet is about a good friend and an amazing neurosurgeon! Good luck Clara

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· 20 May 2018

Merci 🙏 , Thanks for the best residency days😊

My First tweet is about a good friend and an amazing neurosurgeon! Good luck Clara
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· 14 May 2018

What an amazing article about an amazing woman. Congratulations on achieving your dream and all the best as you return home to Rwanda. I have faith you will continue to do many incredible things and help a lot of people.

Retweeted Global Neurosurgery (): She’s Rwanda’s first and only female neurosurgeon. dreamed of becoming doctor amid a childhood scarred by genocide.
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· 13 May 2018

congratulations to a high school classmate. is THE first and only female neurosurgeon in Rwanda, ladies and gentlemen.

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· 14 May 2018

So immensely proud of Dr. Claire Karekezi, Rwanda’s first female neurosurgeon! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 She is going to save lives!!

Claire Karekezi's next dream is to collaborate with her colleagues to develop a multidisciplinary neuro-oncology centre in Rwanda. “It’s passion, it’s dedication. It’s not about money - I’m living my dream and I love what I do." 👏🏿
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· 15 May 2018

So proud of my scalpel sister and friend ! You are an inspiration to so many !

Congrats 's 1st is completing training in Toronto & returning to Rwanda! Proud of & excited for you! via
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· 17 May 2018

When she left to train to be Rwanda’s first female neurosurgeon, colleagues told her it was an impossible dream. UHN fellow Dr. tells them today that "impossible" is just a matter of opinion. Her story →

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· 21 May 2018

Claire Karekazi, Rwanda's first female neurosurgeon, will be speaking this weekend at the on about her pathway to , including at our Sunday workshop on Developing Young Leaders. It's not too late to register:

Claire Karekezi is making headlines as Rwanda's first female neurosurgeon - and she's receiving her training here at with Dr. Mark Bernstein.
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