2023 SMP Excellence Awards

The Southern Medical Program Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions to medical education from faculty and staff across the Interior Health region. The nomination and selection process is completely undertaken by current SMP students.

Congratulations to the 2023 honourees and thank you for your ongoing efforts.

Year 1 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award
Ms. Carri Folk, Admissions & Student Affairs Coordinator
Year 2 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award
Ms. Carling Matthews, Clinical Skills Coordinator—Years 1 & 2
Year 3 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award – Kamloops
Dr. Kayla Parker, Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics
Year 3 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award – Kelowna
Dr. Bradley Merriman, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
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Year 3 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award – Trail (co-recipient)
Dr. Melissa Herr, Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Practice
Year 3 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award – Trail (co-recipient)
Dr. Matthew Halstead, Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Practice
Year 3 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award – Vernon Dr. Michael Horkoff, Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery
Southern Medical Program Graduating Class Award (co-recipient)
Dr. Marjorie Docherty, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Practice
Southern Medical Program Graduating Class Award (co-recipient)
Ms. Doreen Welsh, 4th Year Electives & TIPP Program Coordinator (now retired)
Southern Medical Program Graduating Class Award (co-recipient)
Dr. Anise Barton, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery