She graduated summa cum laude from Binghamton University and received her medical degree from State University of New York– Upstate Medical University. She completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Rochester and further trained in neuroradiology at Columbia University Medical Center-New York Presbyterian. During her subspecialty fellowship, Dr. Chan obtained advanced imaging proficiency in functional MRI, perfusion MRI, spectroscopy, and diffusion tensor imaging. She is a member of the American Board of Radiology, American Society of Neuroradiology, and American Roentgen Ray Society.