Dr. Elena Netchiporouk completed her medical training at the Université de Montreal, followed by a dermatology residency and a master’s degree in experimental medicine at McGill University. She worked as a full-time community dermatologist for a year before joining the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in 2018 as a Director of the Undergraduate Medical Education in Dermatology and Assistant Professor of Dermatology.

Her clinical interests focus on complex medical dermatology, orphan diseases, and immune-mediated skin diseases, an area of significant unmet clinical need and patient advocacy. She established and co-directs several specialty clinics, such as the multi-disciplinary urticaria/mastocytosis, the multidisciplinary oncogenodermatology, and the skin fibrosis clinics, where she has the opportunity to teach and mentor dermatology residents and medical students.

Dr. Netchiporouk was appointed clinician investigator within the MUHC Research Institute in 2020, with 50% of time protected to research activities. Her current research focuses on the risk factors and pathogenesis of immune-mediated skin diseases and genodermatoses. In addition to a busy academic dermatology practice and research, Dr. Netchiporouk works once weekly in a community dermatology practice in underserved regions (Lanaudiere and Laurentides, Quebec). On a personal note, she is a mother of three young children.

She has authored over 145 peer-reviewed publications (netchiporouk e – Search Results – PubMed (nih.gov)), including articles in leading dermatology and medical journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAMA Dermatology, The Lancet, and The Lancet Americas. Her research has earned her an H index of 28. Additionally, she serves as an associate editor for the CDA’s Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery (JCMS).

As Regional Director for Quebec on the CDA Board of Directors, Dr. Netchiporouk is committed to supporting the CDA’s advocacy initiatives and public/patient education. During her term, she strives to empower junior dermatologists interested in medical dermatology by connecting them with established dermatologists based on their academic and clinical interests, while ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. Additionally, she aims to reactivate Quebec CDA journal clubs, providing a platform for dermatologists to share novel published findings and practical insights from their practices.

“Having experience in both community and academic settings, with a focus on clinical practice, research, and education, I believe I am well positioned to represent Quebec dermatologists within the CDA over the next three years. The key challenges our specialty faces include retaining both new and established dermatologists in medical dermatology, managing complex cases amidst increasingly busy practices, and balancing numerous commitments. I look forward to collaborating with the CDA and our members to address these challenges and enhance the practice of dermatology in Quebec and across Canada.”

Dr. Elena Netchiporouk’s extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and education, combined with her dedication to advancing dermatology, underscores her commitment to the field. Her role as Regional Director for Quebec on the CDA Board of Directors reflects her ongoing passion for improving dermatologic care and supporting her peers. As she continues to address the evolving challenges within the specialty, Dr. Netchiporouk remains focused on enhancing both patient care and professional development in Quebec and across Canada.