Personal Summary:

Andrei Metelitsa, MD, FRCPC is a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and United States. He is Co-Director of the Institute for Skin Advancement in Calgary, Alberta and serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. He completed his dermatology training at the University of Alberta, followed by 1 year fellowship training in Lasers and Cosmetic Surgery with SkinCare Physicians in Boston, under the direction of world-renowned faculty from Harvard University and Yale University. Dr. Metelitsa is an author of a dermatology book, as well as more than 40 book chapters and articles. His major cosmetic interests include laser surgery, non-surgical fat reduction and facial rejuvenation. He is also an avid skin cancer researcher, with a particular interest on epidemiology in Canada. Dr. Metelitsa has received more than 35 academic, research, leadership and volunteer awards throughout his career.

Medical School and Year of Graduation:

University of Alberta 2005

Residency Training and Year Completed:

University of Alberta 2010

Key Professional Achievements and Awards:

1. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Resident Leadership Award University of Alberta Alumni Award of xcellence. 2. Canadian Dermatology Association Residents and Fellows Society Resident Teacher Award. 3. Chosen to attend American Academy of Dermatology 4. Leadership Forum for future Leaders. 5. Pacific Dermatology Association Victor Newcomer Young Investigator Award

Specialized Training or Interests:

Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Non-Surgical Fat removal, Injectables (Fillers, Botulinum Toxin), Skin Cancers. Acne