Dr. Michelle Ricketts , M.D.

Affiliation
American College of Radiology
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Radiology
American Board of Radiology Certification in Radiology
Western University – Department of Medical Imaging


Education
2013 – 2014 Women’s Imaging Clinical fellowship – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2008 – 2013 Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program – Western University
2004 – 2008 Doctor of Medicine – University of Toronto
2000 – 2004 Honours B.Sc. Integrative Biology Specialist Program – University of Toronto
Appointments
2014 – Present Radiologist, London X-ray Associates & St. Joseph’s Health Care
2014 – Present Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging, Radiology, Western University, St. Joseph’s Health Care London
2014 – Present Consulting Radiologist, Southwestern Ontario
Professional Activities
2011 Representative of UWO Radiology Residency Program at Medical Student Career Night
2010 – 2011 Canadian Residency Match Program Interviewer and File Reviewer for Entrance into the UWO Diagnostic Radiology Program
2004 – 2008 University of Toronto Medicine Class Council – Financial Committee – BMSA
2005 – 2006 University of Toronto Medicine Interview Weekend Social Coordinator
Publications & Presentations
1. Ricketts ML,MRI Detected High Risk Lesions in High Risk Patients. Society of Breast Imaging Symposium, April 25-28, 2015, Orlando, Florida.
2. Ricketts ML, Asch M, MD, Myers A, MD and Baerlocher MO, MD. Perception of Radiation Exposure and Risk Among Patients, Medical Students and Physicians. Lakeridge Health Corporation (2007). Abstract presented at Society of Interventional 33rd annual Meeting. Manuscript published in Canadian Association of Radiologists journal (December 26, 2012).
3. Naidu A, Ricketts M, Goela A, Shoemaker G and Li S. Incidental Discovery of a Membranous Ventricular Septal Aneurysm in Two Dissimilar Patients. Case Reports in Cardiology. Volume 2012. Poster presented at London Imaging Discovery Day 2012.
4. Ricketts, ML Wiseman DP. Mama had a Rolling Stone - An Unusual Complication and Management of an Infected Renal Calculus. Poster presented at London Imaging Discovery Day 2012.
5. Visscher KL, Zener R, Lee S, Wiseman D, Ricketts ML, ,Speers S. Why are there less Women choosing a Career in Radiology? CA survey of Canadian medical students. Presented at the 113th Annual Meeting of the ARRS, held April 14-19, 2013 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. and presented at London Imaging Discovery Day 2012.
6. Ricketts ML, MD and Leung A, MD. A novel Approach to Sacroplasty. Presented at London Imaging Discovery Day 2012.
7. Ricketts ML. “Endovascular Treatment of a Common Hepatic Pseudoaneurysm” presented at Canadian Interventional Radiology Association Fellows Day, Niagara on the Lake, June 2010.
8. Ricketts M, Golding L, and Alexander D. A Survey Investigating the Level of Education Achieved, as well as the Demographic and Familial Characteristics among a Sample of SAPACCY Clients: A Pilot Study. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY) (2005-2006); self-initiated study presented to the medical faculty and SAPACCY staff for Determinants of Community Health course.
9. Ricketts ML. A Case Based Analysis of the Risk factors and Prevention of Suicidal Behaviour in Adolescents. University of Toronto Medical Journal (2007).
10. Ricketts ML, Maxwell C, AB, MD, FRCSC, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Role of Prophylactic Antiviral Therapy in Pregnant Women with HSV-2. University of Toronto Medical Journal (2007).
11. Gurd JW, and Ricketts ML. The Effect of Cerebral Ischemia on the Phosphorylation of Cam Kinase. University of Toronto (2003); summer research project.
Awards
1. Harry Gotlieb Scholarship in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (2008)
2. F.J. Colling, O.B.E., Memorial Scholarship (2006-2007)
3. Honours Standing Clerkship & Honours Standing Preclerkship (2004-2006)
4. The University of Toronto 2003 A.D. Allen Scholarship (2002-2003)
5. The Harry Jerome Scholarship (2002-2003)
6. The University of Toronto Prize in Biology (2002-2003)