Vincent Ws ChanProfile page
Professor Emeritus/Emerita
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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- Professor Emeritus/EmeritaTemerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
BIO
Dr. Vincent Chan received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry in 1976 and his MD degree in 1980 from McGill University. Dr. Chan later completed his postgraduate training in Anesthesiology at the University of Toronto and board certification as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Anesthesia in 1986.
In 2009, he was awarded the Gold Medal Award by the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, the highest personal award in recognition of his contribution to anesthesia in Canada through excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice in the field of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. In 2011, he has conferred the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK) (FRCA). In May 2013, he received the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Teaching Recognition Award for Achievement in Education. In October 2013, he
received the Distinguished Service Award from the European Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy (Spain) for outstanding clinical, educational, and scientific achievements in anesthesiology, and for contributions to the increased knowledge and practice of regional anesthesia.
Dr. Chan serves on the editorial board of the Anesthesia Analgesia Journal and Regional Anesthesia Pain Medicine Journal. He has published over 190 peer-reviewed articles, 14 book chapters, and over 80 scientific abstracts. He has performed more than 50 Visiting Professorships in North America and abroad and given over 150 international and 90 domestic lectures. He has trained more than 50 postgraduate clinical and research fellows during his academic career. Dr. Chan’s significant hospital and university contributions also include Chair of Research Committee (1997-2001, University of Toronto), Head of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Program, Department of Anesthesia (2001-present, University Health Network), and Chair of the Academic Committee, Department of Anesthesia (2006-present, Toronto Western Hospital).
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In 2009, he was awarded the Gold Medal Award by the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, the highest personal award in recognition of his contribution to anesthesia in Canada through excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice in the field of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. In 2011, he has conferred the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK) (FRCA). In May 2013, he received the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Teaching Recognition Award for Achievement in Education. In October 2013, he
received the Distinguished Service Award from the European Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy (Spain) for outstanding clinical, educational, and scientific achievements in anesthesiology, and for contributions to the increased knowledge and practice of regional anesthesia.
Dr. Chan serves on the editorial board of the Anesthesia Analgesia Journal and Regional Anesthesia Pain Medicine Journal. He has published over 190 peer-reviewed articles, 14 book chapters, and over 80 scientific abstracts. He has performed more than 50 Visiting Professorships in North America and abroad and given over 150 international and 90 domestic lectures. He has trained more than 50 postgraduate clinical and research fellows during his academic career. Dr. Chan’s significant hospital and university contributions also include Chair of Research Committee (1997-2001, University of Toronto), Head of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Program, Department of Anesthesia (2001-present, University Health Network), and Chair of the Academic Committee, Department of Anesthesia (2006-present, Toronto Western Hospital).
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ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Director, Faculty DevelopmentUniversity of Toronto, Anaesthesia, Toronto, Canada2016 - present
- ProfessorUniversity of Toronto, Anaesthesia, Toronto, Canada2004 - present
- ProfessorUniversity of Toronto, Anaesthesia, Toronto, Canada2004 - present
- Active StaffUniversity Health Network, Department of Anesthesia, Toronto, Canada1995 - present
- Head, Regional Anesthesia and Pain ProgramUniversity Health Network, Department of Anesthesia, Toronto, Canada2001 - 2009
- Medical Director of Acute Pain Research UnitUniversity Health Network, Toronto, Canada2000 - 2010
- Active StaffSan Francisco General Hospital Foundation, Department of Anesthesia, San Francisco, United States1994 - 1995
- Active StaffMoffitt Long Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, United States1992 - 1995
- Active StaffToronto Western Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Toronto, Canada1988 - 1992
- Associate StaffOakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Department of Family Medicine, Oakville, Canada1982 - 1983
- Associate ProfessorUniversity of Toronto, Anaesthesia, Toronto, Canada1988 - 2004
- Assistant Professor in ResidenceUniversity of California - San Diego School of Medicine, Anesthesia, San Diego, United States1992 - 1995
- Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Toronto, Anaesthesia, Toronto, Canada1990 - 1992
- LecturerUniversity of Toronto, Anaesthesia, Toronto, Canada1988 - 1989
DEGREES
- M.D.C.M.McGill University, Montreal, Canada1980
- BSc, Biochemistry (Honours)McGill University, Montreal, Canada1976
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Clinical FellowHarvard Medical School, Pain Management and Regional Anesthesia, Boston, United States1987 - 1988
- Clinical FellowToronto Western Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Toronto, Canada1986 - 1987
- ResidentUniversity of Toronto, Anesthesia, Toronto, Canada1983 - 1986
- ResidentToronto General Hospital, Internal Medicine, Toronto, Canada1981 - 1982
- Mixed InternshipSt. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada1980 - 1981
LANGUAGES
- English
- Chinese (Cantonese)
AVAILABILITY
- Media enquiries
AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
- University Health Network