Dr. Canaan Isaiah Kerr, MD, MS
Thankful for the family and friends who have been a source of strength and encouragement every step of this journey. First physician in the family. ๐ค๐ผ
โก๏ธNext stop: PM&R residency
Hey #MedTwitter!
My name is Canaan Kerr and I am ecstatic to be applying #Physiatry for #Match2026!
Interests: SCI, MSK/sports, general rehab, queer health ๐ณ๏ธโ๐, #MedEd
Off-duty: seeing the latest film ๐ฅ, solving puzzles ๐งฉ, or exploring my favorite spots in the city ๐๏ธ
Had the opportunity to present our research on CV and MSK considerations for transgender athletes at St. Albertโs Day yesterday! ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
"So the activated C1 cleaves C4 into C4a and C4b, which binds to the microbial surface. C4b then binds C2, which is cleaved by C1s into C2a and C2b, forming the C4b2b complex, also known as C3 convertase, which cleaves C3 into C3a and C3b."
Let us be clear: PrEP is essential to combating the transmission of HIV and keeping the public healthy. Today's ruling from Texas is an example of every person becoming a law unto themself in the name of religion but for the sole purpose of subordinating gay men and trans women.
Iโm gonna need another coat for these Chicago winters, but hereโs to making my five-year-old selfโs dream come true.๐ฅน
Canaan Kerr, M.D. in four short years!
Today CDC released data that 1 in 4 LGBTQ youth attempted suicide in the first half of 2021.
When we discriminate against #LGBTQ ppl on topics like same-sex marriage, workplace discrimination, trans athletes, K-3 ed: queer teens are listening, internalizing, and suffering.
My two years of grad school just came to an end this Wednesday afternoon while sitting at home wearing Christmas pajamas and drinking a margarita.
But anywaysโฆ
I just earned my masterโs. ๐ญ๐จ๐ปโ๐