Time to check in with some of our SMP alumni. Hear from some of our past graduates on where they’re currently training or practicing.
Name: Taran Main
Graduation Year: 2019
Current city: Kelowna
Describe your current practice (or training environment):
I have been practicing in the city of Kelowna as an Addiction Medicine Specialist and Family Physician for the past 2 years since graduating. I have reconnected with UBC Med as a preceptor and faculty member.
Best piece of advice you ever received:
As a physician it is easy to over-commit yourself with such a high demand for family doctors but I am reminded to find balance and sustainability in this profession: “When you say yes to work, you are saying no to home (and yourself).”
Name: Dianne Valenzuela
Graduation Year: 2015
Current city: Vancouver
Describe your current practice (or training environment) in 1 or 2 sentences:
I am a staff Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon at Mount St. Joseph’s and St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. I also have a Facial Plastic Surgery practice in the same city.
Best piece of advice you ever received:
It’s just a phase! (applies to both medical training and kids).
Name: Jordan Nostedt
Graduation Year: 2015
Current city: Edmonton
Describe your current practice (or training environment):
I am a general surgeon at the Grey Nuns Hospital.
Best piece of advice you ever received:
“You can always be better.”