Hamnah was raised in Mississauga/Toronto, Canada. Prior to medical school, she completed her undergraduate studies in the program of Life Sciences at the University of Toronto (Mississauga campus), graduating with the highest academic honors, followed by two graduate degrees. Hamnah pursued a Master of Science in Chemistry under the mentorship of distinguished scientists and then completed a Master of Arts in Sociology, both of which were supported by significant provincial and federal scholarships. These graduate degrees provided her with a solid foundation to pursue research in medical school particularly focusing on the effects of socioeconomic status and sociodemographic factors on health or perioperative outcomes. Even at an early stage in her career, she has successfully transformed innovative ideas into published work in high-impact journals. Most importantly, Hamnah strives to conduct research that not only advances knowledge but also has the potential for meaningful and tangible impact.
Hamnah completed her medical education at McGill University, where her interest in cardiac surgery solidified. At McGill, Hamnah led several important initiatives. For instance, she initiated the first CPR training for varsity athletes when she was the executive lead for the World Restart a Heart (WRAH) program. She also initiated Montreal’s first healthy eating program for surgeons at the Jewish General Hospital by installing a specific vending machine of nutritious snacks. Hamnah also represented McGill as a senior lead on the Canadian Medical Association student committee in Québec.
She joined the Cardiac Surgery Residency program at the University of Toronto in 2025. She has particular clinical interests in cardiac transplantation but looks forward to exploring the full breadth of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery during residency. She is working on establishing a comprehensive prehabilitation program at the University of Toronto for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
Outside of medicine, Hamnah enjoys playing basketball and badminton, rock climbing, doing arts and crafts, visiting cafés, as well as spending time with family and friends.