McMaster University · 2026

Congratulations,
Dr. Raisa Ladha

After years of dedication, Raisa has earned her PhD in Health & Society. Please leave her a note, photo, or video below to help us celebrate everything she’s accomplished.

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Dr. Raisa Ladha

A note from Ali

Dear Dr. Raisa Ladha, congratulations on all your hard work and this amazing accomplishment. I have never been prouder of anyone. The world is about to learn what I’ve always known, that you’re extraordinary.

— with all my love, Ali

Messages & memories

17 messages

Aliya and Farhan

Congratulations Dr. Raisa! We’re so proud of you for achieving this huge milestone! You’re an inspiration to the family and we know you’ll continue to do incredible things over the course of your career. <3

Rawan, Tamir, and Yasmeen

Congratulations DR RAISA!!!!!!! We are SO incredibly proud of you and all the hard work that got you here!! You deserve every bit of this moment, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish next 💕💕

Moiz

Congratulations Raisa!!! So so so happy for you, it’s such an incredible achievement. You deserve all the happiness and success in the world 🥳🥳🥳

Safiya

Congratulations, Dr. Ladha!! So so proud of you and all that you have accomplished! ❤️

Inaara

Sara

CONGRATS DR. LADHA 🥳❤️

Zul, Fatima, & Xenia

Congrats, superstar ♡

Photo from Anastasia and Kosta

Anastasia and Kosta

Dearest Raisa, Welcome to the 2%! 🎓We are so proud of your massive accomplishment and of all the hard work you’ve put in to get to this point. Keep breaking ceilings. Sending all our love from across the ocean, Anastasia and Kosta

Adil and Jackie

Congratulations on this momentous achievement! All your hard work, dedication, and perseverance has paid off and now you get to celebrate! We’re so proud of you for your accomplishments and can’t wait to hear about the benefits your work will provide for your community and people around you. Good work, Doc!

Safa and Salman

WE LOVE YOU RAISAAA! CONGRATULATIONS 🥰🥳💃🏾

Photo from Farah, Ayaz, Kalina, Alyssa

Farah, Ayaz, Kalina, Alyssa

Congratulations on this incredible achievement and everything you have accomplished!! Knowing how much hard work, sacrifice, and determination you have put into your journey makes this milestone even more special. Our entire family is so proud of you! Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavours. We know you are going to knock it out of the park! Congratulations again, Doctor! :)

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Imran and Ara

Congratulations Dr. Ladha - we are so proud of you for accomplishing such an incredible milestone! You’ve worked relentlessly to achieve this goal and it’s incredible to see your hard work pay off :) We are excited to celebrate alongside you 🥳

Aliana

Hi Raisa! Congratulations on reaching such an incredible milestone! I honestly can’t imagine how much hard work, determination, and perseverance it has taken to get to this point, and I’m so proud of you. No matter what happens, you’ve already achieved something so remarkable, and this is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Congratulations, Dr. Raisa (almost!)! I can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Zain Bandali

I am friends with DR. RAISA LADHA!

Sali & Mohanad

Congratulations Raisa! We are so so so proud of you. You never stop inspiring all of us with your hard work and dedication🤍 I wish I could celebrate you in person but we will celebrate in person soon! We love and miss you so much DR. RAISA LADHA!!!

Carolyn

Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment Dr. Ladha! I’m in awe of your intelligence and your determination, now you can take some well earned time to celebrate 🎉 As your former co-worker I know you’ll have so much success at SickKids and beyond, and as your current friend I’m so grateful that we’ve stayed in each other’s lives over the years. The future is bright, and you’re such a star 💫 Congratulations on this chapter, and onto the next!

Ali Jiwani ❤️

Congratulations babe!😍 You have worked so hard and for so long on this degree and I wanted to create a place where the people you love can also tell you how proud they are of you. You did it babe! We are all so proud of you! 🤩