Hometown: Qualicum Beach, BC
Program: MD Undergraduate Program (Island Medical Program)
Brett Baumann
What attracted you to your field?
During my undergrad and later during my MBA I found myself interested in public health and governmental policy but wanted to find more of a tangible connection with the people I was working to help. Medicine provides that and allows me to spend my day learning from and helping patients in my community.
In 10 years, what UBC moment will you still be talking about?
I’ll remember my time at the UBC Island Medical Program for being filled with amazing medical experiences and for giving me the opportunity to make lifelong professional and personal connections. The people here in Victoria made it a truly unique learning environment.
What’s next for you?
I’m excited to be staying in Victoria to start my residency in Internal Medicine!
As you look ahead, who inspires you?
Being in medicine allows for a lot of opportunity to draw inspiration from people in our daily lives. We get to meet interesting and perseverant patients and work alongside passionate people who share a common goal. It’s easy to go to work when that’s the environment waiting for you everyday.
Name one thing on your bucket list.
Visiting the Galapagos Islands is something I’ve wanted to do since my years in undergrad. I’ll be hoping to cross it off during residency.