Dr. Tess Loch

Tess hails from Edmonton where she worked as a registered nurse at the Royal Alex Hospital in emergency and L&D before making the big switch to medicine. She moved to Calgary for medical school and fell in love with the city but remains a loyal Oilers fan. Tess’ early career interests include pediatric emergency and addictions medicine. In her spare time, Tess loves getting out the mountains to ski and hike, but really shines at the après. She also enjoys hip hop music and dance, running, cycling and is a fountain of useless pop-culture knowledge. Tess also loves animals (except birds) and can be found at the dog park with her dog Bo, or being frequently interrupted on Zoom by her cats, Regina and Gretchen.

Dr. Julia Cirone

Julia was born and raised in the wilds of Toronto. She moved to Kingston, ON for an undergrad in Life Sciences at Queens University. After Kingston, she and her husky mix, Koda travelled on down to Windsor, ON for medical school at the Western Med campus there. After all that bouncing around Ontario, she has finally come to her senses and is making her way out Calgary. In her time outside the hospital, she can be found reading in a coffee shop or park, practicing yoga, or sitting at the pottery wheel. Julia is beyond excited to join the Calgary emerg team and to help Koda live out his mountain dog dreams!

Dr. Allen Vorobeichik

Allen was born and raised in Toronto where he completed a degree in psychology and worked as a support worker for youth with developmental disabilities. Having moved to Calgary for medical school, he worked concurrently an addictions support worker and quickly fell in love with Calgary's EM program. Academically, Allen is interested in global health/health equity and social medicine. Outside of medicine, Allen loves making/collecting music, photography, the outdoors, and opportunistically planning weekend getaways. You can typically find Allen at concerts, the dog park, or in the mountains for some skiing, hiking, and climbing.

Dr. Katie Gourlay

Katie was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. After a brief side quest driving search and rescue boats for the Canadian Coast Guard, she completed medical school at the University of Alberta and quickly fell in love with the Rocky Mountains along the way. Her early academic interests include EMS/transport medicine and palliative care. She loves running, cycling and ski touring - reach out if you’d ever like to tag along!

Dr. Jayelle Friesen

Jayelle is of Cree and Métis descent and was raised in a small town called Rosenort in rural Manitoba. She completed all of her post-secondary education at the University of Manitoba and is excited to now move to the mountains where there are many opportunities for hiking and camping. Academically, Jayelle is interested in exploring prehospital medicine, wilderness medicine, and improving Indigenous representation in healthcare through medical education. Outside of medicine, Jayelle can be found reading a good book, making beaded earrings, cycling, or discovering a new hobby. She is super excited to be joining the Calgary EM team and looks forward to introducing everyone to her cats, Dash and Artemis.

Dr. Pavneet Singh

Pavneet was born and raised in New Delhi, India. He moved to Calgary to compete a PhD in molecular biology and had a career in research before making the switch to medicine. He quickly found a penchant for emergency medicine. He is also interested in improving access to healthcare, reducing stigma and barriers for marginalized populations, along with a strong commitment to EDI. Outside of medicine, Pavneet loves mountain scrambling, road biking, and hiking with his dogs. He is also a self-proclaimed home barista and can be found around town buying a variety of good coffee beans!"

Dr. Niklas Bobrovitz

Nik was born and raised in Calgary. He completed his bachelors and masters at the University of Calgary before moving to the UK to do his doctorate at the University of Oxford. He then completed medical school at the University of Toronto. His academic interests are in public health emergencies, emergency care utilization, and the quality and impact of emergency medicine research. He is very happy to be home for EM residency in Calgary! Outside of the hospital Nik loves to spend time in the mountains, run, hike, ski, play basketball, and start reading books but never finish them.

Dr. Jade Chow

Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Jade completed three years of her Bachelor of Science at the University of Regina. She then took a slight detour out east to complete medical school at McMaster’s Niagara Regional Campus. Finding her passion for emergency medicine along the journey, she is excited to be back out west for residency. When not at the hospital, Jade can be found tending to her (too) many houseplants; climbing a rock somewhere; or blasting a vinyl record at full volume.

Dr. Tyara Marchand

Tya was born in Vancouver and raised in interior British Columbia on the lands of the Okanagan reservation. She completed her undergraduate degree in biological anthropology and medical school at the University of Calgary. Tya’s academic interests include quality improvement initiatives in acute care and investigating strategies to improve Indigenous health equity within Alberta’s emergency departments. When not on shift, she can be found chasing her high-energy four-year-old around, paddle boarding in Kananaskis and exploring Calgary’s iconic cafes for a vanilla latte.

Dr. Adrian Teare

Adrian was born in Toronto before making the move to the Paris of the Prairies (Saskatoon) with his family at age 9. He completed a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and stayed on at his home school for his medical degree. Adrian is passionate about health advocacy and has had leadership roles in several initiatives advocating for harm reduction, reproductive rights, and immigrant/refugee health. He looks forward to pursuing additional training in addiction medicine and incorporating it into his future practice. When not at the hospital, Adrian loves to keep busy with martial arts (boxing, muay thai, jiu jitsu), playing guitar, reading (but more often simply adding to his ever growing list of books to read), and spending time with his friends. He also has a few of his own hip hop albums circulating on the internet that he MIGHT share with you if you’re lucky.

Dr. Ben Campbell

Ben grew up in the woods of Pictou County, Nova Scotia and has been migrating westward ever since. He completed a math degree at Queen's in Kingston, Ontario, where he also became adept at firing cannons every summer. His first career in environmental sustainability brought him to Calgary, and he has been fortunate enough to stay for the switch to medical school and now residency. So far, he has interests in geriatrics, toxicology, and strengthening generalism in medical education. Ben likes to cook, run, read, play board games, sing karaoke and drink/brew beer.

Dr. Bree Hawk

Bree was born in Calgary but travelled widely before returning for medical school. She earned an honours degree in Environmental Studies and International Development (University of Waterloo), focusing on socioeconomic justice in a changing climate, and engaged in community work in Canada and Latin America. She also built a career as a wilderness guide, instructor, and expedition leader. Her backcountry work grew her skills in team leadership, risk management and remote rescue. These life experiences led Bree to pursue a medical degree and sparked her passion for Emergency Medicine. She is excited to join the Calgary EM team, and hopes to explore interests in pre-hospital care, team performance, patient safety, and medical education. Outside of work, Bree and her partner Dan are avid alpinists and trail runners who enjoy vegetarian cuisine and quality time with their community.

Dr. Sean Park

Medical Student Liaison (yycemerg@gmail.com)

Sean grew up in the Crowsnest Pass, where outdoor adventures were endless and playing every sport under the sun (and snow) was practically mandatory. After leaving home to chase his dreams of competitive hockey, he eventually accepted that he was average at best and pivoted to Plan B: hitting the books. He went on to complete a BSc in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge prior to completing his MD in Calgary. Outside of medicine, Sean enjoys spending time outdoors—especially if it involves cycling, hockey, skiing, patio drinks, or convincing himself he enjoys running (still a work in progress).

Dr. Jake Larsson

Jake took the scenic route to emergency medicine with degrees in education and zoology and a brief stint herding teenagers as a high school science teacher. A born-and-raised Calgarian, he’s thrilled to be back home and closer to family after completing medical school at the University of Alberta. A passionate educator and lifelong learner, Jake is eager to bring teaching into his practice—whether his future learners appreciate it or not. When not in the hospital, you can try to track him down deep in the mountains: trail running, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, or otherwise accumulating outdoor gear in the name of “wellness.” Jake maintains that food tastes better at >5,000 feet—specifically on a summit, with a cold drink in hand and no cell service in sight.

Dr. Ryley Bennett

My name is Ryley, and I am one of the incoming Emergency Medicine residents. I am a third-generation settler from Calgary, where I completed both my undergraduate, and medical degrees. I am also a son, a friend, a trail runner, a search and rescue technician, and an advanced care paramedic. Within emergency medicine, I have a keen interest in transport medicine, remote & disaster medicine, and critical care. I am so excited to get to learn, and build my skills with all of you in the coming years!

Dr. Taylore Shalovsky

Taylore is originally from Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and grew up in the Greater Toronto Area. She completed an Arts degree in Psychology at York University before making the trek to Western for Medical School. She is passionate about Indigenous Health Advocacy, Medical Education, and is interested in Traumatology. In her free time, Taylore is often conquering hiking trails and power-lifting. When she's not lifting heavy things or hiking, you’ll find her with her nose buried in a (somewhat inappropriate) romantasy novel. She likes to spend time with her husband, Zach (whose mustache deserves its own fan club) and Benny, her dog (who’s 90% chaos and 10% loveable fluff). Taylore is so excited to make the move to Calgary and live out her mountain dreams!

Dr. Julie Joyce

Julie was born and raised in North Vancouver before making her way across the Rockies to Calgary, where she completed her BSc in Neuroscience and MSc at the University of Calgary. Over nearly a decade in neurotrauma research, she worked on brain injury and advanced medical imaging projects in Calgary, Paris, Toronto, Boston and Munich, later completing her MD at the University of Calgary. Her academic interests include trauma, pediatric emergency medicine and sports medicine. Outside the hospital, Julie is happiest outdoors and can usually be found skiing, running, hiking, camping, and returning to Tofino each year fully convinced her surfing breakthrough is only a wave or two away.

Dr. Cora Laidlaw

Originally from Devon, Alberta, Cora grew up spending much of her time commuting to the mountains to ski, bike, and explore with family and friends. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and Chemistry at the University of Alberta before moving to Calgary for medical school. Along the way, she developed an interest in the experiences individuals have navigating healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, as well as quality improvement. She is thrilled to be joining the Calgary Emergency Medicine program and looks forward to learning from such a supportive and passionate group. Outside the hospital, Cora can usually be found skiing, knitting, biking, or dragging her latest Facebook Marketplace find home in her wagon."

Dr. Nic Linden

Nic was born in Kelowna BC, but spent most of his childhood overseas when his parents packed up the family and moved to Abu Dhabi, UAE at the age of 5 and from there he was fortunate to travel all over the globe. After returning to Canada he completed his undergrad in Chemical Engineering at the University of Alberta and worked for 2 years in oil and gas before making the switch to medicine which he also completed in Edmonton. He initially completed a year of internal medicine residency in Calgary before being converted to Emergency Medicine after spending the majority of his nights on call there. His passions in medicine include toxicology, critical care, and global health which was inspired by a summer abroad learning Spanish during medical school, working with Floating Doctors - an international group providing healthcare to rural Panama by boat. Outside of medicine he still loves to travel, tinker with engineering projects, and to spend time outdoors hiking, biking and skiing.

Dr. Newsha Mahinpey

Newsha was born in Toronto and, after a few moves, eventually settled in Calgary at age 11. She completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology & Addictions at the University of Toronto before heading to Edmonton for medical school, where she quickly learned winter somehow can always get colder. She is excited to return home to Calgary for Emergency Medicine, bringing with her interests in public health, health advocacy, and addiction medicine. Outside the hospital, you can usually find her binging trash reality TV, rating restaurants on Beli, taking another spin class, or trying to convince friends that the hike she picked is “not that bad”.

Dr. Betalihem Lemma

Betalihem was born in a refugee camp in Kenya before moving to Calgary with her family at a young age. She completed both her BSc in Biological Sciences and medical school at the University of Calgary and is excited to stick around for residency. She is passionate about health equity and immigrant and refugee health and hopes to explore global health within emergency medicine. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys board games with friends, is always looking for new restaurants, and considers herself an avid trampoline enthusiast.

Dr. Priyanka Grewal

Priyanka was born and raised in Calgary. She completed her undergraduate degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology at the University of Calgary, and stayed in Calgary for her medical education. Priyanka is passionate about humanitarian initiatives and hopes to integrate these interests into her future career. Her other academic interests include transport medicine, medical education, and traumatology. Outside of medicine, Priyanka enjoys knitting and crocheting clothing for loved ones, hiking, and collecting trinkets while traveling with family and friends!

Dr. Anjali Pandya

FRCPC Program Director

Dr. Amanda Schreiner

CCFP-EM Program Director

Madhavi Talasila

Program Administrator – FRCPC

Tri Surendra-Malasani

Program Administrator - CCFP-EM

Dr. Kelsey Ragan

FRCPC Assistant Program Director

Dr. Jeremy Adderley

I was born and raised in Vancouver BC, where I initially trained and practiced as an occupational therapist. I eventually decided to go back to school for a second career. and completed medical school at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. After two great years in Calgary for FM, I am thrilled to be joining the EM program for an exciting year with a great crew of co-residents! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, cycling very slowly, scraping my way up and down mountains on skis, and taking bad selfies with rainbow trout.

Dr. Liam Kennedy

Born and raised in Toronto (don’t hold it against me), I bounced between McGill and Western for my undergrad/medical school and eventually settled in sunny Calgary for residency. When not furiously dictating in Epic, I enjoy hitting the links with friends (in light of my declining golf game) or relaxing on one of Calgary’s many curbside patios. Looking forward to a great EM year and plenty of valuable insights (preferably about solid spots to eat in the city).

Dr. Aaron Vander Leek

Born and raised between Edmonton, Calgary, and Colorado, Aaron has always felt most at home somewhere near the mountains. He completed his undergraduate, graduate and medical degree at the University of Alberta, where he also swam varsity, before moving to Calgary for family. Aaron is drawn to emergency medicine for its variety, practicality and down to earth. He is excited to learn more about POCUS, resus and savin' lives next year. Outside the hospital, he enjoys biking, ski touring, cooking, and finding ways to spend as much time outside as possible. He is excited to be joining the Calgary EM program and is looking forward to a year of learning, challenge, and adventure with the team

Dr. Shamus Allen

Hello! Originally from Ontario but happily calling Calgary home for the past several years — mostly because the mountains make it socially acceptable to disappear for “just a quick snowboard trip” that somehow turns into an entire weekend. I completed Family Medicine training through the University of Calgary, where I developed strong interests in critical care, point-of-care ultrasound, advanced airway management, and austere medicine. Outside medicine, I spend my time collecting hobbies that are either moderately dangerous or prohibitively expensive. I’m an avid pilot, snowboarder, SCUBA diver, and sailor, and I’m happiest doing something active with good people nearby and questionable weather overhead!

Dr. Gabriela Kepkova

I grew up in the heart of Europe, in Czechia, where I completed medical school at Charles University in Prague and began my training in pediatrics. On one ski trip in the Japanese mountains, I ended up meeting my spouse and eventually made the move to his home in Alberta. I matched into Family Medicine in Edmonton. Outside the hospital, I’m usually chasing some kind of adventure like skiing, mountaineering trips, climbing, or mountain biking. When I’m not outdoors, I like to socialize with my friends over a cup of coffee or reading a good book. I’m thrilled to be joining the EM program in Calgary and looking forward to the year ahead.

Dr. Danielle Penney

Lethbridge Satellite Program

I’m Danielle. I grew up in Toronto and headed to McMaster for both undergrad and med school before completing my family medicine residency at U of T. In a life before medicine, I worked as a nanny for a professional athlete (but still know nothing about sports). Outside of work, I love getting travelling to new places, eating good food, and line dancing (with very little skill). My partner and I are excited to be moving out West, and I’m thrilled to be joining the University of Calgary EM program at the Lethbridge site!

Dr. Tarannum Bagga

"I’m excited to be joining the CCFP-EM program at the University of Calgary. I was born and raised in Calgary before completing medical school in India and returning home to complete my Family Medicine residency through the Rural Family Medicine program at Uof C. Throughout residency, I developed interests in emergency medicine, rural and acute care, and medical education. Outside of medicine, I enjoy travelling, trying new restaurants, hiking, and seeking out new adventures. I love spending time with family and friends and appreciate both a fun night out and a cozy evening by the fireplace. I’m incredibly excited to join the Calgary EM team and look forward to the year ahead!"

Dr. Micaela Mauthner

Hi I’m Micaela! I grew up in Invermere BC, completed medical school in Edmonton, and then family medicine residency in Calgary (at the Diamond Valley site). I’m excited to be joining the EM program here this year! Outside of medicine, I love spending time in the mountains (hiking, climbing, skiing), reading (or listening to) books, working on crossword/logic puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. Looking forward to meeting you all!