Dr. Irina Turchin has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta. She did her medical training at the University of Calgary and completed Dermatology residency at McGill University. Dr. Turchin is board-certified in Dermatology in both Canada and the United States.

Dr. Turchin holds memberships with the Canadian Dermatology Association, the American Academy of Dermatology and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. She continuously keeps herself up-to-date with the latest medical discoveries by frequently attending national and international conferences and presenting at scientific meetings. Dr. Turchin is interested in medical innovation and is involved in clinical trials.

Dr. Turchin is committed to medical education as Assistant Professor at Dalhousie and Memorial Universities. She is a preceptor to medical students and residents, and commonly presents on dermatology topics to other physicians. She also partakes in public education forums for patients.