Dr. Adeeb Malas was nominated by Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) to succeed Dr. Paul Slodovnick as RDoC’s nominated Director on the CaRMS Board.
Adeeb is a psychiatry resident at the University of British Columbia’s Fraser Program, where he has cultivated a strong academic and clinical foundation following his Doctor of Medicine degree from UBC’s Southern Medical Program. Prior to medical school, he completed an Advanced Diploma in Rural Pre-Medicine with Honors at Selkirk College, where his early dedication to underserved communities shaped his career trajectory. His medical training has been consistently paired with a commitment to advancing mental health care, research, and resident advocacy.
In addition to his clinical training, Adeeb has pursued a robust research portfolio with published work spanning topics such as cannabis and sleep, virtual care for Indigenous populations, and metabolic health. He has held first-author roles in several projects, including a systematic review on cannabis dosing for sleep published in Sleep and ongoing work examining cannabis effects on sleep architecture. His earlier research contributions included physician workforce planning, outbreak management, and quality improvement in cardiac surgery. These endeavors reflect his ability to integrate scientific inquiry with practical solutions for patient care and health systems.
Beyond academia and clinical practice, Adeeb has demonstrated exceptional leadership and community engagement. As President of Resident Doctors of British Columbia, he represents the interests of residents province-wide in negotiations and governance, while also spearheading initiatives on education, wellness, and equity. His past roles within RDBC, mentorship, and social committees, and his leadership during his basic clinical year highlight his collaborative and advocacy skills. Adeeb’s longstanding commitment to service is further reflected in his early work as a refugee family liaison, where he supported newly arrived Syrian families with interpretation, settlement, and community integration.
