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Allergist on Wings
Michelle Kwok, MD
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Chisasibi: Full Circle and Building Ahead
I had not been back to Chisasibi since residency. My first visit was as a senior resident, at a time when travel to the North was still limited by the pandemic. Yet despite the steep learning curve, that week became a catalyst in shaping my path as a physician learning to build projects with and for the community.

Michelle Kwok
Oct 17 min read


Deepening Relationships in Rwanda (Part II)
I enjoyed an unlikely but special kind of vacation to experience culture, community, and rediscover what makes Rwanda feel so inviting.

Michelle Kwok
Sep 97 min read


Deepening Relationships in Rwanda (Part I)
I came both to help run the third annual boot camp and to reconnect with friends and colleagues who have helped make Rwanda a home away from home. Each day carried reminders of community, resilience, and generosity – all of which make Rwanda so special to me.

Michelle Kwok
Sep 95 min read


The Story of CommunauThé
It started in 2021 with a dream shared during a winter walk. What followed were late-night sessions, a music video, and unexpected collaborations. Now in 2025, that dream is still unfolding as a creative community finding its voice, one gathering at a time.

Michelle Kwok
Aug 47 min read


The Spaces in Between
In the middle of all the busyness, a few moments stayed with me. Some came through interruptions I didn’t expect; others through the steady presence of people who help carry the work forward. Sharing these stories brought a quiet sense of purpose—and reminded me why the work matters.

Michelle Kwok
Jun 211 min read


Lessons from the North: Friendship, Culture, and Medicine
Mentorship, medicine & community—Alyse Diamond reflects on six weeks in Kuujjuaraapik, where true partnership goes beyond healthcare.

Alyse Diamond
Feb 266 min read


Travel Reflections on Connection, Collaboration, and Community
Over the past few months, I’ve traveled across continents and Canada, to make connections, share ideas, and discover how collaboration

Michelle Kwok
Dec 1, 20246 min read


Établir une «Connexion Nordique» at the High Value Care Symposium
I’m excited to share an update on our ongoing "Connexion Nordique" project by presenting at the High Value Care Symposium.

Michelle Kwok
Jul 9, 20245 min read


Reflections & Insights from AAAAI 2024!
What resonated most was the emphasis on volunteerism. Allergists can go beyond the clinic to address broader issues impacting patients' live

Michelle Kwok
Apr 30, 20247 min read


Breaking Ground: Our first webinar for Nunavik!
Have you ever thought you were allergic to everything? That's exactly what happened to one of my pediatric patients in Quaqtaq...

Michelle Kwok
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Exploring the richness of Kuujjuarapik / Whapmagoostui
After a brief stop in the city for a week, I embarked on another journey to Nunavik, this time toward the west side of the Hudson Bay....

Michelle Kwok
Feb 28, 20244 min read


Preparing for mon deuxième voyage au Nunavik✈️❄️
The excitement is palpable as I gear up for another expedition to Nunavik, this time venturing into four communities along the Ungava...

Michelle Kwok
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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