Shain Thakrar

Shain Thakrar is an emergency physician in Regina with interests in addictions medicine, medical leadership, and health system improvement. Originally from Winnipeg (Go Jets Go!), he studied at Acadia University (undergraduate) and went to medical school at the University of Ottawa before completing family medicine residency at Queen’s University and emergency medicine training in Regina, SK. Beyond the ED, Shain has worked in addictions medicine across RAAM clinics, inpatient consultation services, corrections, and outpatient treatment settings. He is an avid sports fan and, unfortunately, currently finds himself sitting in last place in his fantasy football league.