Dr. Harvey Hawes
Dr. Harvey Hawes is a trauma surgeon, innovator and humanitarian dedicated to improving the health of people around the world. He mentors surgical residents and fellows globally and develops disruptive medical technologies and novel health-care delivery systems in partnership with governments, universities and hospitals.
With deep experience in remote, resource-constrained environments throughout the world, Harvey has developed unique insights into complex, yet soluble challenges. Based in Vancouver, he serves as Director of Operations for Alberta-based nonprofit, Innovative Canadians for Change (ICChange), focused on addressing technological barriers in resource-limited clinical settings at a systems level. Their approach often mixes academic, NGO, public policy and local entrepreneurial strategies, allowing for comprehensive and sustainable outcomes.
As co-founder of Metric Technologies, he uses a multidisciplinary approach to address the global surgical burden of disease through expert-sourced innovation, the creation of local sustainable business models and the development of new, context-appropriate devices and manufacturing technologies.
He received a Doctor of Medicine, MSc in Respiratory Physiology and a BSc in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Calgary. His specialist General Surgery training and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alberta was followed by a Trauma Surgery fellowship at Memorial Hermann Hospital at the University of Texas at Houston. Harvey is a Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada and an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Houston.