Dr. Stéphanie Turmel, born and based in Québec City, is a dermatologist with a strong interest in clinical care, continuing education, and professional collaboration. She earned her medical degree and completed her dermatology residency at Université Laval and has been practicing in Québec City since 2015. She currently works at Clinique Saint-Louis and the Centre de recherche Saint-Louis, where she participates in clinical trials mostly focused on inflammatory skin diseases.

Dr. Turmel is committed to improving dermatologic care through education and knowledge-sharing. She regularly organizes and delivers conferences for dermatologists and other healthcare professionals, covering both clinical innovations and broader issues such as Indigenous health, gender diversity, weight bias, and physician well-being. Her approach emphasizes humility, clarity, and inclusion, with a goal of strengthening interprofessional collaboration.

She is actively involved with the Association des médecins spécialistes dermatologues du Québec (AMSDQ) and the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ), where she contributes to initiatives related to healthcare delivery and ongoing medical education. She also serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and contributes to national patient-focused projects such as the Canadian Psoriasis Patient Charter.

Dr. Turmel rejoined the Canadian Dermatology Association in 2025, motivated by a desire to help strengthen Québec’s voice within the national dermatology community. Her previous involvement with the CDA included moderating a session at the 2022 Annual Conference in Québec City on skin cancer and dermatologic care in First Nations populations. Earlier in her career, she was also a regular contributor to the CDA Bulletin during her dermatology residency.

“With deep pride in our collective expertise, I envision a future for dermatology that harnesses collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. As a dedicated member of the dermatology community, I believe it is essential to showcase our knowledge and prevention efforts, reinforcing the scientific rigour and excellence that define our specialty. I am inspired by the strength of our group and the impact we can achieve by uniting dermatologists from across Canada.”

Dr. Turmel brings to her role an open, collegial approach and a sincere commitment to advancing high-quality, evidence-based, and inclusive care for patients across Canada.

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