Dr. Brown's CV

Committed to excellence in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Aaron Brown is a board-certified plastic surgeon working in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

Professional Education

Internship and Residency

2003 - 2008

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Medical School

1999 - 2003

Doctor of Medicine University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Undergraduate

1999 - 2003		Bachelor of Sciences Medicine University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1995 - 1999		Bachelor of Sciences with Distinction University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Certifications

2008		Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeon of Canada Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2005		Principles of Surgery Examination Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Examination Certification
2004		Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada, # 96308 Medical Council of Canada, Canadian Medical Register Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part II Medical Council of Canada Certification Examination
2003		Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I Medical Council of Canada Certification Examination

Academic Research Grants

1999 - 2003

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba University of Manitoba

Publications

• Cardiopulmonary bypass has minimal effects on the pharmacokinetics of fentanyl in adults. Hudson RJ, Thomson IR, Jassal R, Peterson DJ, Brown AD, Freedman JL. Anesthesiology, 2003 Oct; 99(4): 847-54.

Published Abstracts

• Post-Operative Radiation Effects on the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction. Aaron D Brown, MD, Edward Buchel, MD, TEJ Hayakawa, MD. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 15(2): 121 Summer 2007
• Resident Involvement on a Medical Mission, is There Value in Their Participation? Aaron D Brown, MD, K Rai, MD, D Naysmith, MD. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 15(2): 98 Summer 2007
• Free Anterolateral Thigh Fasciocutaneous Flap and Immediate Tendon Grafting in Traumatic Injuries to the Hand. Aaron D Brown, MD, Edward Buchel, MD, TEJ Hayakawa, MD. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 14(2): 120 Summer 2006

Published Thesis

• A Comparison of Target-Controlled versus Bolus Fentanyl Administration in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Aaron D Brown BSc. Ian Thomson MD, Robert Hudson MD. University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Science in Medicine, August 2001: 29-33
• Oral Defence of Thesis – August 22nd 2001

National Presentations

• Free Anterolateral Thigh Fasciocutaneous Flap and Immediate Tendon Grafting in Traumatic Injuries to the Hand. Aaron D Brown, MD, Edward Buchel, MD, TEJ Hayakawa, MD. Poster Presentation CSPS Meeting 2006
• Resident Involvement on a Medical Mission, is There Value in Their Participation? Aaron D Brown, MD, K Rai, MD, D Naysmith, MD. Podium Presentation CSPS Meeting 2007
• Post-Operative Radiation Effects on the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap
• Breast Reconstruction. Aaron D Brown, MD, Edward Buchel, MD, TEJ Hayakawa, MD. Podium Presentation CSPS Meeting 2007

Provincial Presentations

• Free Anterolateral Thigh Fasciocutaneous Flap and Immediate Tendon Grafting in Traumatic Injuries to the Hand. Aaron D Brown, MD, Edward Buchel, MD, TEJ Hayakawa, MD. Podium Presentation American College of Physician and Surgeons – Manitoba Chapter Meeting 2005 Grand Rounds Presentations – University of Manitoba
• Breast Cancer; Diagnosis, Treatment and Reconstruction
• Selected Benign Tumors of the Head and Neck
• Compartment Syndrome and Volkmann's Ischemic Contracture
• Tendon Transfers
• Transgender Surgery and Genitalia Reconstruction
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Dressing Options
• Rhinoplasty
• Laser; Mechanism, Indications and Outcomes
• Ulcers and Dressing Options

Resident Research Day Presentations

• Index to Thumb Transfer: A 25 year follow up – PGY1
• The Fingernail Window; A Method for Treating Penetrating Fingernail Injuries – PGY2
• Anterolateral Thigh Fasciocutaneous Flap and Immediate Tendon Grafting in Traumatic Hand Injuries – PGY3
• Post-Operative Radiation Effects on the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction – PGY4

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

2008		Fellow of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada
2008		BC College of Physicians and Surgeon
2009		BC Medical Association
2003		Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
2003		Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
2003		Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
2003 - 2008		College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) Resident Member, Clinical Assistant/Educational Register
2003 - 2008		Manitoba Medical Association (MMA) Resident Member
2003 - 2008		Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM) Board Member – 2004 to 2005
2003 - 2008		University of Manitoba Section of Plastic Surgery Chief Resident - 2007 to 2008 Senior Resident Representative - 2004 to 2007 Sectional Steering Committee - 2003 to 2007 CaRMS Residency Interviewing Committee - 2004 to 2007 Junior Resident Representative - 2003 to 2005

Awards

• Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons Educational Fund Travelling Resident Fellowship Award. Allowed me to travel to Cambodia with Operation Rainbow Canada on a medical mission treating cleft lips and palates.
• The Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship
• Nominated – 2007 University of Manitoba Medical School Resident Teaching Award for Outstanding Excellence in Teaching Medical Students

Extracurricular Activities

• Competitive Road Cyclist – Competed at the Elite without Contract level in Europe. Competed in two World Cup Races.
• Fishing