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Elizabeth Yan, M.D.

  1. Radiation Oncologist

Departments

  1. Radiation Oncology

Specialty Groups

  1. Brain Tumor Program
  2. Breast Diagnostic Clinic

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Brain tumor
  2. Breast cancer
  3. Skin cancer
  4. Spinal cord tumor
  1. IMRT
  2. Proton therapy
  3. Radiation therapy
  4. Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Breast cancer
  • Tumors of the central nervous system
  • Spine radiosurgery
  1. 2004
    Clinical Fellowship - CNSDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco
  2. 2002
    Clinical Research Fellowship - Alberta Heritage, Supervisor: Dr. J. Allalunis-TurnerFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta
  3. 1999
    Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
  4. 1997
    Chief Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
  5. 1996
    Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
  6. 1995
    Rotating Internship - PGY1, Program Director: Dr. T. SosnowskiRoyal Alexandra Hospital
  7. 1994
    MDFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
  8. 1989
    BSc - GeneticsFaculty of Science, University of Alberta

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Radiation OncologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2005
    Preceptor of the YearRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary
  2. 2000
    Student Travel BursaryChemical Modifiers of Cancer Treatment International Meeting
  3. 1999
    Clinical FellowshipAlberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
  4. 1998
    RJS and Ada Wright Memorial Prize in Radiation OncologyAwarding Organization
  5. 1997
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
  6. 1994
    First Class StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
  7. 1993
    First Class Honors/StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
  8. 1989
    Honors ThesisDepartment of Genetics, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
  9. 1988
    Dean's ListFaculty of Science, University of Alberta
  10. 1985
    Rutherford Heritage ScholarshipAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2012 - present
    MembereTumor Board Steering Committee
  2. 2012 - present
    MemberBreast Cancer Service Line
  3. 2008
    MemberBiennial Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Association of Neurooncology
  4. 2008 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  5. 2007 - 2008
    LeaderCNS Tumor Group, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
  6. 2007 - 2008
    Resident Research Co-CoordinatorRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary
  7. 2005
    MemberAnnual Meeting Social Committee, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
  8. 2005
    MemberInaugural Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Radiosurgery Society
  9. 2004 - present
    MemberSociety for Neuro-Oncology
  10. 2004 - 2008
    MemberCalgary Brain Tumor Program Executive Committee, University of Calgary
  11. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAlberta Medical Association
  12. 2004 - 2008
    Adjunct Faculty Council MemberFaculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
  13. 2004 - present
    Clinical Research MemberSouthern Alberta Cancer Research Institute, University of Calgary
  14. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  15. 2001 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  16. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  17. 1998 - present
    MemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
  18. 1998 - present
    MemberCanadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
  19. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  20.  
    MemberNeurobehavioral Oncology Conference Group
  21.  
    LeaderBreast Cancer Disease Site
  22.  
    MemberBreast Cancer Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  23.  
    MemberBreast Cancer Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
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Publications

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Research activities

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