Thank you, UBC clinical faculty!
Each and every day — from Chilliwack to Vernon and Smithers to Cowichan — thousands of UBC clinical faculty members are training and inspiring the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, while simultaneously delivering exceptional care for patients and communities.
This year’s 2025 Faculty of Medicine graduates share messages of thanks and gratitude for the clinical faculty members across B.C. who helped shape their journey as students and trainees.
Medicine is all about people, and I have been beyond lucky to learn alongside incredible people at UBC. Throughout my training, I saw firsthand what it meant to be a consummate professional and a warm, welcoming human who prioritizes community.
Cirisse Stephen
Psychiatry Residency Program, Victoria
My preceptors created a safe, supportive space for learning, modeled compassionate care, stood as true allies and inspired me with the breadth of possibility within family medicine.
Teila Wiese
Indigenous Family Practice Residency Program
They have provided constructive feedback that has helped me grow both professionally and personally, inspiring me to continually refine my approach to patient care.
Mikayla Poloz
MSc in Genetic Counselling
Having a compassionate preceptor who took the time to teach and share their passion in a supportive manner was the single strongest determinant of my chosen specialty.
Matt Lavery
Southern Medical Program
Clinical faculty and instructors have inspired me with their expertise, passion and mentorship, fostering my growth as a learner, encouraging curiosity and showing the real-world impact of compassionate healthcare.
Willie Wu
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
I’m grateful to mentors who led by example, shared pearls of wisdom and encouraged excellence. Special thanks to the Chilliwack ICC team – Dr. Scott Bakker and Trudy Sargent, and to Drs. Anmol Lamba, Vanessa Brcic and Mitra Motamedi.
Nicole Hemphill
Vancouver Fraser Medical Program
I am grateful for the empathy and encouragement of preceptors and faculty. Their unwavering support as cheerleaders, confidants and role models was essential to my growth as a student midwife.
Kiley Ketchum
Midwifery
The faculty and instructors have always, in an authentic way, taught with intention and investment in you becoming a future colleague. Thank you immensely for your time.
Stephen Freschi
Family Practice Residency Program, Prince George
I’m deeply grateful to the faculty, preceptors and our unforgettable anatomy professor. Your support, mentorship and belief in us made all the difference.
Brenda Rodriguez De La Cruz
Island Medical Program
The kindness, encouragement and wisdom of clinical faculty and instructors shaped not only my skills, but also the kind person I strive to be.
Puneetraj Kaur
Family Medicine Residency Program, Kamloops
Clinical faculty consistently went above and beyond, offering encouragement, mentorship and thoughtful feedback that shaped my growth, strengthened my confidence and deepened my passion for medicine throughout my journey at the Northern Medical Program.
Jujhar Sandhu
Northern Medical Program
I’d like to thank Drs. Zoe Brown and Laine Bosma for being the best program directors we could have asked for. Your time and effort put into supporting us will be forever appreciated!
William Yao
Anesthesiology Residency Program, Vancouver
Clinical faculty created space for my voice, pushed me to grow, and showed me how to lead with both integrity and kindness. Their example continues to guide me forward.
Cole Daley
Island Medical Program
Clinical impact is what gives our work real-world meaning. The perspective and mentoring by clinical faculty guiding our path of innovation was key to my success as a graduate student.
Matthew Hickey
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Celebrating Clinical Faculty
Meet some of the many UBC clinical faculty members who are training and inspiring the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, while simultaneously delivering exceptional care for patients and communities across British Columbia.