Year in Program: 1
I didn’t know much about anesthesiology before medical school. However, I was hooked after my third-year rotation. The job is incredibly satisfying — from helping patients manage acute pain, to interpreting complex physiology to directly giving medications. I still have a lot to learn over the next five years, but I’m so excited about the journey ahead.
I definitely took British Columbia for granted growing up on the North Shore. However, after attending Queen’s University for my undergraduate and master’s degrees, coming back to Vancouver for medical school was a breath of fresh air, and I knew I wanted to stay for residency. UBC places a large emphasis on wellness, and I have felt well-supported by my preceptors, co-residents and administrative team. Plus, it goes without saying that the mountain and ocean combination is unparalleled.
Since I am doing my first year of residency in Victoria, my goal is to become at least a beginner-level surfer by the end of the year. Therefore, I would love to travel to Tofino on a semi-regular basis (time permitting). I’m also looking forward to checking out the backcountry slopes down Mount Cain in the winter, though I may also make a couple impromptu trips to Whistler at some point if I’m feeling homesick.