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» Home » Student Profiles » Sarah Douglas

Tuum Est!

Graduation 2022

This spring, students graduate from a wide range of Faculty of Medicine programs.

Meet the Class of 2022

Sarah Douglas

By dcc2012 | May 15, 2022

Hometown: London, Ontario, Oneida Nation of the Thames
Program: Island Medical Program
What attracted you to your field?

I found my people when I worked in the emergency department (ED). The staff and residents’ leadership and personalities aligned with the vision I have for myself. I was excited to go to shift every time – even in the middle of the night. I played competitive team sports all my life and found the ED to resemble the high-paced team environment that I love being a part of. Lastly, I find the opportunity to be there for someone, often the most vulnerable members of our society, in a very scary and pressured time, an incredibly rewarding experience.

What is your favourite moment from your time at UBC?

My favourite moments are as simple as bonding and talking during a call-shift or lunch breaks with my classmates in the student lounges. Being an Island Medical Program student gave me a strong sense of comradery with my colleagues and I was fortunate to find friends that could laugh with me at all hours of the night.

What is one piece of advice you have for students entering your program?

Don’t be afraid to start your own club or initiative. I found, the staff/faculty were more than eager to engage and help me grow projects or programs. If you have an idea, find some other peers who share like-minded interests and run with it!

What’s next for you?

I feel so lucky to be staying in Victoria and training in the Emergency Medicine residency program. Outside of medicine, my plans will be to continue staying active in the gym, playing intramural and rec soccer, going on random camping/ski trips and bonding with my co-residents.

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