
Allergist on Wings
Michelle Kwok, MD
I am a clinical immunologist and allergist based in Montréal, Québec, Canada. My work focuses on for under-resourced communities at the intersection of health, leadership, and global collaboration. Allergy outreach to me opens the door to conversations about how we listen to communities and co-creating approaches that grow over time.
I completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Cognitive Science and Political Science, then pursued medical training in Australia before returning to Canada for residency in internal medicine and specialty training in clinical immunology and allergy. Currently, I am pursuing the Oxford Global Healthcare Leadership Programme, supported by the Scholarship for Women.
As co-founder of Connexion Nordique, I travel to remote Indigenous regions of Northern Québec to provide allergy outreach services. This initiative supports local healthcare teams through virtual clinics, culturally responsive care, and allergy education, while also building local capacity. Over time, it has expanded to include educational resources, pollen monitoring, and outreach opportunities for medical trainees. My interest in Indigenous care began during internal medicine residency, when a rotation in the Cree community of Chisasibi sparked my first trip north and a lasting commitment to outreach.
Globally, I have contributed to health education, including leading an allergy boot camp for medical residents at the University of Rwanda. The programme focused on strengthening clinical skills and supporting local teaching capacity. Earlier volunteer experiences in Mongolia, Angola, Ghana, and China also shaped my approach to cross-cultural collaboration and health equity.
This journey continues to evolve, and I look forward to the new directions it will take as I grow in experience and collaboration.
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