
Allergist on Wings
Michelle Kwok, MD
About me

I am a clinical immunologist and allergist based in Montréal, Québec, Canada. My work focuses on bridging gaps in care for remote and under-resourced communities through collaborative and innovative approaches. In September 2025, I will be joining the Oxford Global Healthcare Leadership programme as part of its newest cohort.
As a co-founder of Connexion Nordique, I have been traveling to remote and Indigenous areas in Northern Québec to provide allergy outreach services. This quality improvement initiative supports local healthcare teams through virtual clinics, culturally sensitive care models, and education on allergy-related conditions, while helping to build capacity within the communities themselves.
My interest in Indigenous care began during internal medicine residency, where my base hospital regularly served patients from Nunavik and the James Bay region. A rotation in the Cree community of Chisasibi was especially formative—where I found a skin prick testing kit above my desk. That moment led to my first trip to Nunavik, which sparked an ongoing commitment to northern outreach.
I have been expanding this work by developing adapted educational resources, setting up pollen counters, and involving medical trainees in outreach opportunities. These efforts are shaped by partnerships, lived experiences, and the needs of the communities we serve.
I have also been involved in global health education, particularly teaching an allergy boot camp for medical residents at the University of Rwanda. Earlier volunteer experiences in Mongolia, Angola, and Ghana helped shape my approach to cross-cultural collaboration and health equity.
Much of my work sits at the intersection of medicine, systems thinking, and education. Through medical outreach, I have come to see allergy care as more than a speciality — it is a starting point for deeper conversations about how we listen, adapt, and build lasting solutions in partnership with communities.
This journey is still unfolding, and I’m looking forward to where it leads, as I continue learning, building, and connecting with others along the way.
Connect with me on:
Connexion Nordique
LinkedIn