Hometown: Cranbrook, BC
Program: Southern Medical Program
Residency: Emergency Medicine in Kelowna
What attracted you to your field?
What really drew me to emergency medicine was the intellectually stimulating and fast-paced environment. I’m excited by the challenge of addressing a wide array of undifferentiated cases in a single shift. Being able to perform critical procedures and connect with patients during their most vulnerable moments is incredibly rewarding for me. Furthermore, the supportive and collaborative community of ER physicians was a huge factor for me. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team that is united by a dedication to high quality care and mutual support is something I admire about this specialty.
What is your favourite moment from your time at UBC?
My favorite memories from the Southern Medical Program would have to be our annual Big White ski trips. Not only do I love to ski, but having our entire class out on the hill for the weekend will never fail to lift our spirits and remind us just how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place.
What is one piece of advice you have for students entering your program?
Take it all in and don’t forget to admire your accomplishments. There will always be more topics to learn or another goal to chase, but you only have four years with this cohort. Be kind to yourself and trust the process. I have never regretted skipping a night with my notes for social connection with my peers. Sharing this experience with 30 to 40 incredible like-minded people is exceedingly rare and I know we would give up a lot to keep these classmates with us as we enter the next phase of our lives.
What’s next for you?
I will be staying in Kelowna to complete an Emergency Medicine Residency. I couldn’t be more excited to join this amazing team of clinicians for the next five years! Before I start this program, I will be spending a much-needed vacation visiting with friends, family, and getting some sunshine on the southern coast of France.
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?
Although it will sound cheesy, I am most excited for the people. One of the strongest reasons I chose this program was the sense of community among the current emergency medicine residents and staff at Kelowna General Hospital. As someone who has now lived in Kelowna for seven years, I think I would have a hard time saying goodbye to this amazing city. So now I can continue to spend my winters at Big White, and my summers on the beaches and beautiful trails that surround Kelowna.