Dr. Elizabeth Kurien obtained her medical degree from McGill University, completed her specialty training in radiation oncology at the University of Ottawa followed by fellowship training at the Cross Cancer Institute. She has worked as a radiation oncologist at Tom Baker Cancer Centre for 24 years, specializing in the care of patients with lung cancer and sarcoma. She has undertaken several administrative roles at the local and provincial level over the years. She serves as a coach for residents in difficulty for University of Calgary Post-Graduate Medical Education and is currently Vice Chair of the Royal College Radiation Oncology Examination Board.