Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Breast cancer
- Tumors of the central nervous system
- Spine radiosurgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2004
Clinical Fellowship - CNSDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco
- 2002
Clinical Research Fellowship - Alberta Heritage, Supervisor: Dr. J. Allalunis-TurnerFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta
- 1999
Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
- 1997
Chief Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
- 1996
Resident - Program Director: Dr. G. DundasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
- 1995
Rotating Internship - PGY1, Program Director: Dr. T. SosnowskiRoyal Alexandra Hospital
- 1994
MDFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
- 1989
BSc - GeneticsFaculty of Science, University of Alberta
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2001
Radiation OncologyRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Awards and honors
- 2005
Preceptor of the YearRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary
- 2000
Student Travel BursaryChemical Modifiers of Cancer Treatment International Meeting
- 1999
Clinical FellowshipAlberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
- 1998
RJS and Ada Wright Memorial Prize in Radiation OncologyAwarding Organization
- 1997
Chief ResidentDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Alberta
- 1994
First Class StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
- 1993
First Class Honors/StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
- 1989
Honors ThesisDepartment of Genetics, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
- 1988
Dean's ListFaculty of Science, University of Alberta
- 1985
Rutherford Heritage ScholarshipAwarding Organization
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberSAILS Review Team, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2019 - present
Physician Advisor and MemberScheduling Administrative Operations Specialist Team (SAOST), Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2019 - present
MemberBreast Cancer Disease Site
- 2018 - present
MemberCanada Regional Development Group, International Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2016 - present
MemberCNS Oncology Disease Site Group
- 2015 - present
MemberH&N Tumor Board
- 2015 - present
MemberSkull Base Tumor Board
- 2015 - present
MemberMayo Enterprise CNS/Pedi Service Committee
- 2012 - present
MembereTumor Board Steering Committee
- 2012 - present
MemberBreast Cancer Service Line
- 2008
MemberBiennial Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Association of Neurooncology
- 2008 - present
MemberResearch Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2008 - present
MemberMultidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference
- 2007 - 2008
LeaderCNS Tumor Group, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
- 2007 - 2008
Resident Research Co-CoordinatorRadiation Oncology Residency Training Program, University of Calgary
- 2005
MemberAnnual Meeting Social Committee, Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
- 2005
MemberInaugural Meeting Executive Planning Committee, Canadian Radiosurgery Society
- 2004 - present
MemberSociety for Neuro-Oncology
- 2004 - 2008
MemberCalgary Brain Tumor Program Executive Committee, University of Calgary
- 2004 - 2008
MemberAlberta Medical Association
- 2004 - 2008
Adjunct Faculty Council MemberFaculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
- 2004 - present
Clinical Research MemberSouthern Alberta Cancer Research Institute, University of Calgary
- 2003 - present
MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
- 2001 - present
MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 1998 - present
MemberCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
- 1998 - present
MemberCanadian Association of Radiation Oncologists
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
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MemberNeurobehavioral Oncology Conference Group
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MemberBreast Cancer Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
Publications