Program: Island Medical Program
Residency: Pediatrics in Vancouver
What attracted you to your field?
Growing up in a community shaped by resilience and healing, I saw early how powerful it is when someone truly listens. I was drawn to medicine because it blends science with humanity — it asks you to stay curious and to be present with people in their most vulnerable moments. It also offers a way to advocate for change, to close gaps in care and to walk alongside those who’ve been historically marginalized. For me, medicine isn’t just a profession — it’s a way to give back, to protect stories and to help shape a better future.
What is your favourite moment from your time at UBC?
Some of my most memorable moments have been in the delivery room, performing newborn assessments right after birth. There’s something sacred about being there — a room full of tension, joy and quiet awe. Being trusted to step in, check vital signs and offer reassurance in those first few minutes of life feels like good medicine. It reminded me why I chose this path. I’ll never forget the quiet nods from the team or the way we classmates would glance at each other afterward — knowing we’d just shared something we’d carry with us forever.
What is one piece of advice you have for students entering your program?
Stay grounded in who you are. It’s easy to feel like you need to fit a mold or measure yourself against others — but your strength lies in what makes you different. Be curious, ask for help often and don’t let perfectionism get in the way of growth. You’re not just training to be a doctor, you’re learning how to show up for people. That takes heart, not just intellect. Protect your joy, take breaks and keep the things that make you feel whole close at hand. This is a long road — be kind to yourself on it.
What’s next for you?
I’m heading into residency with deep gratitude for the mentors, peers and patients who shaped me. I’m committed to working at the intersection of medicine, community and advocacy — especially for Indigenous children and families. I want to help make health care more trustworthy, more accessible and more compassionate. I’m also excited to keep learning — about systems, about people and about myself. This next chapter is about growing into the kind of physician I needed when I was young: one who listens, who shows up and who uses their role to build something better.
What are you looking forward to most about the program you’ve matched to and the community you’ll be joining as a future resident?
I’m looking forward to joining the Pediatric Residency Program at BC Children’s Hospital, a space that values collaboration, curiosity and community. I’m excited to learn from skilled clinicians, serve a diverse population and continue working toward equitable care. I’m especially grateful to be returning to a place where I have deep roots — to give back to communities that have shaped me, and to grow as both a clinician and advocate. I hope to build strong relationships, support families through meaningful moments and become the kind of pediatrician who earns trust through presence, humility and consistency.