Faculty of Medicine members take the torch
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| Tyler Dumont carring the torch in North Vancouver on Feb. 10. |
• Dr. Ron Wilson, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Practice
• Dr. Roy Purssell, Co-Acting Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine
• Dr. Bill Mackie, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Practice
• Dr. Harvey Strecker, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery
• Dr. Joanne Young, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Deparment of Family Practice
• Dr. Geoff Appleton, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Family Practice
• Dr. Victor Huckell, Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology)
• Dr. Brad Fritz, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Practice
• Dr. Mark Schonfeld, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Practice
“The torch relay highlights a spirit of community engagement, healthy living and teamwork,” Dr. Stuart said. “These same elements motivate us as educators and clinicians so it seems a great fit — and an honour — for us to participate.”
Clinical Associate Professor Tyler Dumont, from the Department of Physical Therapy, had his moments of glory on Feb. 10, when he carried the torch for a 300-metre segment in North Vancouver. That opportunity was given to the department in recognition of its lending of equipment to the Games. |
| Dr. Gavin Stuart, centre, running with other members of the British Columbia Medical Association during the Olympic torch relay Feb. 5. |
Dr. Alan Bates, a Psychiatry resident, carried the torch on Dec. 14 in Cornwall, Ontario as part of the Canadian Medical Association team. Bates is actively involved in Street Soccer Canada, which offers social inclusion through sport for people who struggle with homelessness and other challenges, and he organized the first Vancouver Street Soccer tournament.
The Faculty of Medicine's connection to the Games doesn't end there. The Chief Medical Officer for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is Dr. Jack Taunton, a Professor in the Division of Sports Medicine, and the Chief Medical Officer for the Canadian Olympic team is Dr. Bob McCormack, an Associate Professor in Orthopaedics. Read more about their roles here.
