Dr. Ryan Shields
From Oakville, Ontario, Dr. Ryan Shields earned an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics and a graduate degree in Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism at the University of Guelph. He completed medical school at the University of Calgary, and attended Queen’s University to complete his residency in Family Medicine. He went to the University of Ottawa to complete his fellowship training in Sport and Exercise Medicine and ultimately acquired his Diploma in Sport Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport Exercise Medicine.
Dr. Shields is the team physician for varsity wrestling at the University of Calgary and helps provide coverage for varsity men’s hockey as well. He has provided medical coverage for Hockey Canada, Soccer Canada, Skate Canada, Athletics Canada, Canada Summer and Winter Games, and national and international speedskating events in Calgary. He currently has a mixed practice of sport medicine, family medicine and surgical assisting.