Program: Island Medical Program
I know medical school is going to be full of challenges and I wanted to be positioned for success. I was born and raised in Victoria and I have a strong support network here. I have lived in other cities in Canada before, but Victoria always felt like the best fit. I love the pace of a small city and the option to explore rural parts of the island. Like all of B.C., the island offers breathtaking views to reset yourself from everyday stresses. We have mountains, surf, old growth forests, and nightlife! What more can you ask for?
I am currently a paramedic for BC Emergency Health Services and I would love to apply my medical knowledge of diseases from the classroom to the field. Having worked alongside nurses and doctors, I am constantly reminded how much more there is to learn. I graduated from UVic in 2018 and I’ve missed the pace and breadth of university learning.
This pandemic has been hard on people for several different reasons including social isolation, interruption of daily routines, and possible contraction of COVID-19. Something that has kept me positive and active is my dog, Sigma. We go on beach walks and hikes every day to relieve the stresses of working as a paramedic. I also keep in contact with my friends through video chats and texts, so even though we don’t see each other face-to-face, we can still keep up-to-date with our everyday lives.
Going for walks on the beach while Sigma gets the zoomies (bursts of energy)!