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Elizabeth Yan, M.D.

  1. Radiation Oncologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Elizabeth Yan, M.D., FRCP(C), is a radiation oncologist with a specialty interest in the following:

  • Treatment of tumors involving the central nervous system - both benign and malignant
  • Brain metastases
  • Stereotactic body radiation for oligometastatic and oligoprogressive disease involving the spine

Dr. Yan is also active in research involving various treatment modalities for primary and secondary brain tumors; radiation dermatitis and locally advanced breast cancer.

  1. Brain tumor
  2. Breast cancer
  3. 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. 2019 - present
    MemberSAILS Review Team, Department of Radiation Oncology
  2. 2019 - present
    Physician Advisor and MemberScheduling Administrative Operations Specialist Team (SAOST), Department of Radiation Oncology
  3. 2019 - present
    MemberBreast Cancer Disease Site
  4. 2018 - present
    MemberCanada Regional Development Group, International Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  5. 2016 - present
    MemberCNS Oncology Disease Site Group
  6. 2015 - present
    MemberH&N Tumor Board
  7. 2015 - present
    MemberSkull Base Tumor Board
  8. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Enterprise CNS/Pedi Service Committee
  9. 2012 - present
    MembereTumor Board Steering Committee
  10. 2012 - present
    MemberBreast Cancer Service Line
  11. 2008
    MemberBiennial Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Association of Neurooncology
  12. 2008 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  13. 2008 - present
    MemberMultidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference
  14. 2007 - 2008
    LeaderCNS Tumor Group, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
  15. 2007 - 2008
    Resident Research Co-CoordinatorRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary
  16. 2005
    MemberAnnual Meeting Social Committee, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
  17. 2005
    MemberInaugural Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Radiosurgery Society
  18. 2004 - present
    MemberSociety for Neuro-Oncology
  19. 2004 - 2008
    MemberCalgary Brain Tumor Program Executive Committee, University of Calgary
  20. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAlberta Medical Association
  21. 2004 - 2008
    Adjunct Faculty Council MemberFaculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
  22. 2004 - present
    Clinical Research MemberSouthern Alberta Cancer Research Institute, University of Calgary
  23. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  24. 2001 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  25. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  26. 1998 - present
    MemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
  27. 1998 - present
    MemberCanadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
  28. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  29.  
    MemberNeurobehavioral Oncology Conference Group
  30.  
    MemberBreast Cancer Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee

Publications

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Research activities

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