Program: MD Undergraduate Program, Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program
Class of 2017
Hometown: Burnaby
What attracted you to your field of study or research?
I fell in love with medicine during my undergraduate degree in Physiology at UBC! I loved the pathophysiology and was looking for a way to apply it in the ‘real world’ and was so fortunate to have found my calling in medicine. Coming from a non-traditional background, the obstacles at times felt insurmountable, so I am so thankful and honoured to be in the UBC Medical Program! The past three years have only confirmed my choice and I couldn’t imagine a better combination of public service and academic stimulation!
What excites you about the upcoming year?
Everything. This year I will be graduating! I am super excited to be challenged by a variety of electives across the country and getting matched to my specialty! I am curious to see what twists and turns this year throws at us!
What’s one thing we might be surprised to learn about you?
I love to watch documentaries! It is so valuable to have access to such a wealth of information on innumerable topics!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Happy and working hard! I will be well into my residency and looking forward to my College Exams! I hope to have lots more travel under my belt and be already planning my next trip. Hopefully, I will be well established in my community and chosen field and looking forward to the next steps in my career.
Best piece of advice: Just keep swimming! Applicable in countless contexts.
Last vacation destination: Colombia! An unexpected gem. The people and culture are so vibrant and welcoming. The country itself is very ecologically diverse, with rich pre-Colombian cultures and the largest variety of bird species in the world! The hiking was unbelievable, the coffee heavenly and the beaches were white sand paradises! I highly recommend visiting Colombia to everyone!