Physician Lead Profile: Dr. Usha Maharaj

Highlighting dedicated ACTT Physician Leads and their contributions to advancing health care

Dr. Usha Maharaj

Family Physician - Retired
Sherwood Park

What is something people may not know about you?

I am shy.

What appealed to you about becoming an APL?

I wanted to use my skills to help physicians reach their own professional goals. It's a delightful bonus to learn from fellow physicians and other professionals who bring a variety of their own skills!

What has been your favourite part about being an APL? 

I was a presenter in my first webinar! I was able to learn in a supported 
environment with the help of the ACTT team; what a kind and generous group. I did not need all the answers and could learn and succeed while simultaneously sharing my skill set. I could dare to try as part of this group.

What are you looking forward to doing in the future as an APL?

I look forward to what I can bring to fellow physicians through innovation and creativity, 
specifically around a culture of compassion when encountering conflict. I am shy 
and I wonder how many others have so much to offer but do not see themselves as 
someone who can contribute. I would love to reach even one fellow colleague - our 
profession is all the richer when we each get to share our skills proudly.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I am grateful to be a member of a group that has a genuine desire to be 
constructive, positive and solution-minded. There is a culture of the possible and it is 
my sincere hope these beliefs can be shared more broadly.