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…tire field of medicine and I am continually motivated to stay current with medical advancements to give my patients the best possible care. Through my teaching role with UBC’s medical school and residency programs, I introduce trainees to the richness and diversity of rural practice—experiences they are unlikely to encounter in urban settings.  A call to action I urge you to voice your concerns about the healthcare system to your elected officials…

…. Unfortunately, it is increasingly clear that students are exposed during medical school to attitudes that suggest medicine is hierarchical, with some disciplines more valued than others. This causes many students to question and even change their intended career paths. “Since entering this environment I have felt more of a need to compare myself and have felt that choosing a primary care specialty will be looked down upon…. why is that? I did no…

…l, still needs significant expansion to accommodate the reality of diverse medical practices.  The system is failing patients, too. Just today, I saw a young man in his twenties who has suffered from chronic pain since a car accident at age seven. Despite multiple surgeries, he was suffering from daily pain with very limited function. He was told nothing more could be done. After starting pain management with me, he was able to play hockey again….