Dr. Kim Blakely is a board-certified Dermatologist with extensive training in both medical and cosmetic Dermatology. She completed her Honours BSc in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University, graduating at the top of her class and earning the award for highest academic standing. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto where she acted as the medical student body President, earning high accolades for her student leadership and community outreach involvement. She went on to complete her Dermatology Residency at the University of Toronto, where she served as co-chief resident.

In addition to her extensive clinical training, Dr. Blakely also earned her PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, and has participated in multiple research studies, authored numerous articles and book chapters, and has been invited to present her research at several national and international conferences.

She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association and Toronto Dermatological Society. Moreover, Dr. Blakely acts on the executive committee for the dermatology division of the Ontario Medical Association.