Thank you, UBC clinical faculty!

Each and every day — from Surrey to Summerland and Terrace to Duncan — 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 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.

A thank you message from Tianna Magel, MSc in Population and Public Health. Card reads: “The clinical faculty at UBC have inspired me to not only challenge myself, but to also think critically, ask questions and to look at things differently. If it weren’t for the amazing faculty at UBC, my time would not have been as enriching. Thank you!”
A thank you message from Emmet Suttill, Southern Medical Program. Card reads: “A huge thank you to all of the clinical faculty who take the time to train future generations of physicians and be the change they want to see in the medical field — this would not be possible without you!”
A thank you message from Tanisha Vallani, Vancouver Fraser Medical Program. Card reads: “Clinical faculty and instructors have been instrumental in my growth and development. Their dedication to actively listening and genuinely caring for their patients has inspired me to prioritize compassionate care and strong therapeutic relationships in my own practice.”
A thank you message from Atlin Braaten, Northern Medical Program. Card reads: “I couldn't have made it through medical school without the amazing clinical faculty. The time I spent in the Integrated Community Clerkship in Chilliwack was transformative, and I feel lucky to have had such a supportive group of medical professionals helping me succeed.”
A thank you message from Jiin Kim, Anesthesiology Residency Program. Card reads: “I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support I have received, both emotionally and physically, throughout my residency journey!”
A thank you message from Navtej Kaur Kang, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science. Card reads: “The clinical faculty instructors encouraged me to push beyond my limits, embrace challenges and strive for excellence in both academic and professional settings. Their vast expertise and real-world insights have been invaluable. I am deeply grateful for their support and guidance, which I will forever cherish in my journey ahead.”
A thank you message from Robin Busby, Internal Medicine Residency Program. Card reads: “I have been so lucky to have many role models through the course of my training. The general internists and subspecialists that I have worked with in Victoria and beyond have imparted many pearls of clinical wisdom and have led by example when it comes to providing patient-centered care. I am most thankful for those who took difficult moments and turned them into learning opportunities.”
A thank you message from Rayann Big Plume-Harris, Bachelor of Midwifery. Card reads: “Preceptors are the heart of UBC’s Midwifery Program. I have deep gratitude for each of their guidance and their time shaping me to become a skilled midwifery practitioner.”
A thank you message from Michael McCue, Island Medical Program. Card reads: “Starting medical school at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic was incredibly challenging. Without a doubt, it was the kindness, adaptability and receptiveness of clinical faculty and instructors that made engaging with educational content during those first years manageable and helped me to meet my learning goals.”
A thank you message from Sepehr Nassiri, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. Card reads: “I've been incredibly fortunate to have support and guidance from many clinical faculty who have played a pivotal role in shaping my medical education. My mentors have taught me to continuously strive to improve and master new skills and do so with humility. As I reflect on my experiences, I am inspired to do the same for the next generation of trainees.”
A thank you message from Coralie Tcheune, Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Biomedical Engineering. Card reads: “I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Edwin Moore and Dr. Wayne Vogl for their invaluable support. Delving into the intricacies of physiology and anatomy during coursework was truly enriching and I was thrilled to subsequently serve as a teaching assistant.”
A thank you message from Kelvin Chang, MSc Genetic Counselling. Card reads: “Clinical faculty and instructors have inspired me by challenging me to apply concepts I’ve learned in class and thinking critically. I’ve learned the most in this program from the discussions with clinical instructors that made me think outside the box, helping develop my sense of clinical judgement.”

Celebrating Clinical Faculty

Composite of six clinical faculty members

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.