Dr. Jeremy Dick – SMP Class of 2020
Throughout his training with the Southern Medical Program, Dr. Jeremy Dick experienced the impact and transformative nature of the relationship between physicians and patients.
Dr. Alysson Hamilton – SMP Class of 2020
Dr. Alysson Hamilton always knew she wanted become a family doctor, but her career aspirations first took a backseat to podium dreams on the international cross-country ski circuit.
2020 Southern Medical Program Excellence Awards
Each year, Southern Medical Program (SMP) students from across the Interior Health region highlight individual faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to their education. The 2020 SMP Excellence Award recipients are recognized for their dedication and outstanding support for students across all four years and the SMP’s distributed education sites.
Southern Medical Program Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Southern Medical Program (SMP) Class of 2020 on graduating from medical school and earning their medical degrees. Our new graduates now head off across BC and Canada to pursue their passions and future career paths as family physicians and specialists.
Reichwald Awards Recognize Student Excellence
The Reichwald Family Foundation Southern Medical Program (SMP) award recognizes two second-year SMP students for excellence in academics, leadership, and community service. This year’s recipients Katie Harding and Richard Xiang exemplify a commitment to both medical education and community support.
Making a difference: UBC medical students support patients in self-isolation
In the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, testing in the emergency department at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) was primarily reserved for those patients needing hospitalization to treat their disease.