Biographical summary
Rebecca Hibbert, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., is a board-certified radiologist who specializes in abdominal imaging and image-guided procedures.
Dr. Hibbert attended medical school at McMaster University in Canada. She completed her diagnostic radiology residency training at the University of Ottawa in Canada and fellowship training in cross-sectional imaging and non-vascular interventions at Mayo Clinic in 2012.
Dr. Hibbert's clinical practice focuses on diagnostic US, CT, and MRI imaging of the abdomen and pelvis in addition to image-guided interventions including US and CT-guided biopsies and treatment of various tumors through percutaneous thermal ablation. Her research interests include interventional oncology, medical education and simulation training.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Ablation
- Biopsy
- Bone biopsy
- Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
- Bone tumor ablation
- Catheter insertion
- Chest tube placement
- Chest wall biopsy
- Cryoablation for cancer
- CT-guided biopsy
- CT-guided drainage
- Ethanol sclerotherapy
- Fine needle aspiration
- Lung biopsy
- Lung tumor ablation
- Lymph node sampling
- Microwave ablation for cancer
- Radiofrequency ablation for cancer
- Thyroid ablation
- Thyroid fine needle aspiration
- Tumor biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided injection
- Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided liver biopsy
Interests
- Interventional Oncology
- Nonvascular interventional radiology
- Percutaneous tumor ablation
- CT and ultrasound-guided procedures
- Diagnostic abdominal radiology
- Hepatobiliary and Genitourinary imaging
- Medical Education
- Simulation Training
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2012
Fellowship - Cross-Sectional ImagingMayo Clinic
- 2010
Residency - Diagnostic RadiologyUniversity of Ottawa
- 2005
MDMcMaster University
- 2002
BSc - BiologyUniversity of Ottawa
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2010
Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
- 2010
Diagnostic RadiologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Awards and honors
- 2022
Nomination, May Cohen Award for Women Mentors (National Award)Canadian Medical Association
- 2022
Teacher of the Year - 2022, Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical PhysicsUniversity of Ottawa
- 2020
Nomination, Residency Program Director of the Year Award (National Award)Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2020
Recipient - Inaugural Women in Leadership Award, Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical PhysicsUniversity of Ottawa
- 2020
Teacher of the Year - 2020, Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical PhysicsUniversity of Ottawa
- 2020
Recipient, 2020 Provincial PARO Residency Program Excellence Award (Provincial Award)Professional Association of Residents of Ontario
- 2019
Cum LaudeAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019
1st Place, Scientific Research Project, Canadian Association of Radiologists Annual Meeting (National award)Canadian Association of Radiologists
- 2016
Teacher of the Year - 2016, Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical PhysicsUniversity of Ottawa
- 2008
RSNA/AUR/ARRS Introduction to Academic Radiology AwardRadiologic Society of North America
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberCanadian Association of Interventional Radiology (CAIR)
- 2023 - present
MemberSociety of Interventional Oncology (SIO)
- 2021 - present
MemberSociety of Abdominal Radiology Cross-sectional Interventional Radiology ETC
- 2021 - present
MemberSociety of Abdominal Radiology (SAR)
- 2020 - 2021
Member, Education Metrics TaskforceThe Ottawa Hospital Academic Medical Organization (TOHAMO)
- 2020 - 2021
MemberDepartment of Medical Imaging Pandemic Committee, The Ottawa Hospital
- 2017 - 2020
Chair, Promotions Committee, Diagnostic Radiology Residency ProgramUniversity of Ottawa
- 2017 - 2020
Chair, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Training CommitteeUniversity of Ottawa
- 2017 - 2020
Member, RCPSC Diagnostic Radiology Specialty CommitteeRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2017 - 2020
Member, Canadian Association of Radiologists Program Directors CommitteeCanadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)
- 2017 - 2020
Member, uOttawa Postgraduate Education Executive CommitteeUniversity of Ottawa
- 2017 - 2020
Member, Academic Affairs CommitteeOttawa Hospital Regional Imaging Associates (OHRIA)
- 2017 - 2020
Chair, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Admissions CommitteeUniversity of Ottawa
- 2014 - 2023
Member, uOttawa Skills and Simulation Center Education CommitteeUniversity of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Center
- 2014 - 2017
National CME Course Co-Director, Annual Radiology Review CourseUniversity of Ottawa
- 2012 - 2024
MemberOntario Association of Radiologists (OAR)
- 2012 - present
MemberCanadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)
- 2012 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Publications