Dr. Airiss Chan
Dermatology
University of Alberta
I am originally from Ontario and completed my medical school at the University of Toronto. I am honoured to have contributed to the Dermatology program at the University of Alberta in an academic and wellness capacity. It was a true privilege to advocate for our resident group when I served as Co-Lead Resident with my dear colleague Dr. Kaylin Bechard under the incredible mentorship of Dr. Jaggi Rao, our program director. I am thankful for all the kind support from my co-residents & faculty over the last fice years. Outside of medicine, I enjoy trying different cuisines, local cafes and travelling. As I finish my PGY5 year, I look forward to soon enjoying daily lattes abroad!
A colleague shared this about Dr. Chan:
"Dr. Chan consistently goes above and beyond to improve our residency program, benefiting everyone involved. Along with our other wonderful co-chief, she has demonstrated incredible initiative in securing funding for essential educational resources, such as exam banks and other study materials, ensuring that all residents have access to tools that directly support our academic success. Her proactive efforts remove barriers and allow us to focus on learning and growth without added stress. Beyond academics, Dr. Chan actively keeps everyone informed about opportunities for growth and development. Whether it’s alerting us to conferences—such as booking housing in advance to ensure affordability for everyone—workshops, or other professional development events, she ensures that no one misses out. She’s a constant advocate for her peers, always working to create a more supportive and resource-rich environment. Her dedication to teaching dermatology and applying it in patient care settings is truly admirable. I’m always grateful for the depth of knowledge she shares with us. Beyond her academic and professional contributions, Dr. Chan is simply fun to be around. She fosters camaraderie within our cohort, making sure we share moments of joy and connection even amidst the challenges of residency."
Resident Physician of the Month
Thank you to everyone who has submitted nominations for the Resident of the Month award! We have received an overwhelming number of nominations and are temporarily pausing new submissions at this time.
We appreciate your enthusiasm in recognizing the incredible work of your colleagues. Stay tuned for updates as we process the current nominations.
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Our intention is to continually improve resident physicians’ professional and personal lives.
We value: Relationships with our members and with our partners. Understanding of our members’ needs and the system in which they work. Diversity in perspective and lived experience. Rigour in meeting the standard of service that our resident physicians deserve.