Ellie Parton
Hometown: Campbell River, BC Program: MD Undergraduate Program (Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program) What attracted you to your field? I look forward to serving the public, while being a lifelong learner in this challenging but rewarding profession. In 10 years, what UBC moment will you still be talking about? Spending my third year in the Chilliwack Integrated […]
Shirley Rudecki
Hometown: Prince George, BC Program: MD Undergraduate Program (Island Medical Program) What attracted you to your field? A career in family medicine has always been on my radar. As with most medical students, however, I entered my clinical years eager to fully experience and consider each of the medical and surgical disciplines. I quickly realized […]
Melissa Dekker
Hometown: Courtenay, BC Program: MD Undergraduate Program (Island Medical Program) What attracted you to your field? I was drawn to medicine because it marries my passion for human sciences and pathophysiology with my love of problem solving, and it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives. In 10 years, what UBC […]
Saima Ali
Hometown: Vancouver Program: MD Undergraduate Program (Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program) What attracted you to your field? I have always been drawn to medicine, as it provides the opportunity to connect with individuals and form meaningful, long-term relationships with them. Medicine allows for the unique ability to not only understand patient’s symptoms but also their illness experience […]