Marcia Clark

Clinical Professor, University of Calgary

Marcia is an Orthopedic Surgeon and a Clinical Professor at the University of Calgary. Her academic interests are in simulation-based medical education (SBME), medical education, and the intersection of health and technology.

Nationally, Marcia is the President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RSPSC). In her 16 years with the RCPSC, she has contributed to many Royal College committees including the domains of standards, accreditation, educational delivery, curriculum evaluation, program evaluation and board oversight. Marcia has travelled extensively with Royal College and its subsidiary, Royal College International, delivering presentations on medical education topics to international faculty. Her trips include Spain, Chile, Colombia, Kuwait, China and Saudi Arabia.

Her research interests are in simulation, biomechanics, hip and knee arthroplasty, gender diversity in surgeons, and the environmental impact of surgery on the landfill. She supports researchers in these areas and has several peer reviewed articles.

Clinically, Marcia is an Orthopaedic surgeon with a practice focused on surgical arthritis care and sport medicine. She has provided medical care to several athletic teams including international motor racing (Formula 1, Desert Rally), Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Snowboard Canada, Calgary Wolfpack Rugby, and the University of Calgary Dino’s (hockey & wrestling).

For leisurely pursuits, Marcia seeks every opportunity to be outside in daylight and off concrete. This takes her alpine skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, and hiking and biking in the summer.