Dr. Julia Bowes, BSc, MD, FRCSC, MSc
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Post Grad Medical Education
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Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Post Grad Medical Education
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Dr. Julia Bowes is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital, where she has been practicing since 2022. Her clinical practice focuses on the management of orthopaedic trauma, with particular interests in pelvic and acetabular fractures and complex periarticular injuries.
Dr. Bowes completed her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University before earning her medical degree from the University of Calgary. She went on to complete her orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Alberta, followed by an AO Trauma Fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre through the University of Toronto. In 2025, she completed a Master of Science in Health Sciences Education at McMaster University.
Dr. Bowes is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta. She also serves as Medical Lead for the Orthopaedic Consult Line and Assistant Program Director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Bowes has a strong interest in medical education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is committed to advancing orthopaedic education and supporting the development of future surgeons.