Dr. Touma completed his bachelor degree in applied sciences (chemical engineering) from the University of Ottawa. He went on to earn a medical degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2003. He then underwent urological residency training also at UWO. He became a fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2008. He then completed a minimally invasive urological fellowship at the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery at McMaster University. Dr. Touma has co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented his research at numerous national and international meetings. His research interests include minimally invasive surgery, oncology, and health outcomes. He joined the faculty at Queen’s in 2009.