Shane Neilson

Background

Neilson was born in New Brunswick, Canada and trained in Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, followed by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Career

He currently has a medical practice in Erin, and lives with his family in Guelph, Ontario. His book, Call me Doctor, published in 2006, is an autobiographical account of his medical experiences.

Achievements

• In 2010, Neilson won Arc Magazine"s 15th annual Poem of the Year contest.