Resident Profiles

Chloe Lee, PGY-5

Undergraduate: BSc Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology (CMMB), University of Calgary

Medical School: University of Alberta

Career Interests: Geriatric Rehabilitation, Stroke rehabilitation, Electromyography, Medical Education

Hobbies: Taekwondo, hiking, DIY crafts and trying new local restaurants! 

Nadia Popov, PGY-5

Undergraduate: BScH in Life Sciences, Queen’s University

Graduate: MSc in Aging & Health, Queen’s University

Medical School: University of Calgary

Career Interests: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Electromyography, Patient Advocacy

Hobbies: Petting cats, mountain adventures, patio ciders with friends, amateur cross-stitcher

Mattea Lee, PGY-4 - Co-Lead Resident

Undergraduate: BSc Kinesiology, Western University

Medical School: University of Calgary

Career Interests: Pediatric Physiatry, Women's Health, MSK Physiatry

Hobbies: Tennis, pilates, eating carbs and cheese, coffee, and vintage shopping. 

Kara Sidhu, PGY-4 - Co-Lead Resident

Undergraduate: BSc Kinesiology, University of Calgary

Graduate School: MSc (Biomedical Engineering), University of Calgary

Medical School: University of Calgary

Career Interests: Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain, MSK & Interventional Physiatry, Research

Hobbies: Sowing, Bicycling

Anthony Pokhoy, PGY-3

Undergraduate: BMSc Hon. Spec. Physiology

Graduate School: MSc Kinesiology at Western University

Medical School: McMaster University         

Career Interests: MSK Physiatry, Sport Medicine, Electromyography, Stroke Rehabilitation

Hobbies: Basketball, rock climbing, hiking, coffee/cafés, travelling

David Yang, PGY-3

Undergraduate: BSc in Biological Sciences

Graduate School: MSc in Medical Science at the University of Calgary

Medical School: University of Calgary

Career interests: Pediatric Physiatry, Spasticity Management

Hobbies: Building and riding bikes, cooking and baking

Simon Chen, PGY-2

Undergraduate: BHSc First Class Honors with Distinction, Biomedical Sciences, University of Calgary

Graduate School: MS Human Nutrition, Columbia University and MBA, University of Alberta

Medical School: University of Alberta

Career interests: Musculoskeletal Medicine, Electromyography, Sports Medicine

Hobbies: Volleyball, basketball, IPA beer lover, planning vacations around the 3 (sometimes 4-5) meals per day

Kudakwashe (Kuda)  Hove, PGY-2

Undergraduate: BKIN Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia

Medical School: University of Alberta

Career Interests: MSK & Interventional Physiatry, Spinal Cord Injury Rehab

Hobbies: Hiking, Tennis, Strength Training, Reading, Travelling anywhere sunny in the world, hanging out with my family and friends and trying new food!

Nick Tonial, PGY-2

Undergraduate: BMSc, Honors Specialization Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University

Graduate School: PhD, Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University

Medical School: Western University

Career Interests: Chronic Pain, Interventional MSK, Spasticity, Cancer Rehabilitation, Palliative Rehabilitation

Hobbies: Hot yoga, travelling the world and experiencing new cultures, hiking, camping, and drinking way too much coffee

Ryan Cortez, PGY-1

Undergraduate: BSc Kinesiology and Health Science, York University

Graduate School: MSc Kinesiology and Health Science, York University

Career Interests: MSK & Interventional Physiatry, Cancer Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Education

Hobbies: Dragon boat & outrigger canoe paddling, basketball, action/adventure RPGs

Leah Mercier, PGY-1

Undergraduate: BSc Pharmacology, McGill University

Graduate School: PhD Neuroscience, University of Calgary

Medical School: University of Calgary

Career Interests: Neurorehabilitation, Chronic Pain, Women’s Health, Research, Music Therapy applications in Neurorehabilitation

Hobbies: Skiing, cycling, traveling

Holly Wright, PGY-1

Undergraduate: BSc Kinesiology, University of Calgary

Medical School: University of Alberta

Career Interests: Pediatric Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Electromyography

Hobbies: Hiking, strength training, baking, travelling the world and trying new foods