Quickfire Questions with Evan Watts
Evan, now a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Ontario, credits ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Medical School for shaping his global perspective and enabling his return to Canada for postgraduate training.
Why did you choose ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
I was impressed with the clinical aspect of the program. I felt it was organized and offered a variety of opportunities.
What are you doing now?
I’m a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Ontario
What motivates you to do what you do? 
I perform approximately 350 total hip and knee replacements a year. I have a passion for the direct anterior hip replacement. I love the pace of orthopaedics in Canada.
How has your time at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ influenced what you do now? 
It provided me with a perspective of public and private healthcare. Allowed me the opportunity to meet the requirements to return to Canada for post graduate education.
Favourite memory? 
¹û¶³´«Ã½ Ice Hockey and ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Rugby. Shout out to the brotherhood of the coin.
Best thing about the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ community?
I loved the campus.
Favourite place on campus?
¹û¶³´«Ã½ Medical School building.
Evan Watts
MBChB Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, 2012