More than 700 physicians across the BC Interior are involved with teaching medical students and residents with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. To learn more about how to get involved, visit the Faculty Recruitment section.
Dr. Tara Gill, Emergency Physician – Trail
Dr. Gill is an emergency physician and rotation lead for the ICC program in Trail. Looking back at her own education and training, she recognizes the excellent training opportunity the ICC program provides for medical students to gain handson experience. “The emergency room provides good opportunities for a student to get their hands dirty,” says Dr. Gill. “We focus on the ABCs on how to deal with an unstable patient including resuscitations, airway and trauma management – the ER encompasses all aspects of medicine.”
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Dr. Stacey Butters, Family Physician – Vernon
Dr. Butters is a family physician in Vernon and preceptor for the SMP’s Family Practice Continuum course. Since the first wave of SMP students arrived in January of 2012, Dr. Butters has taught four first year students. She enjoys the role of preceptor and plans to continue opening her clinic’s doors for more students. “I work with each student to identify which areas they are most interested in and as much as possible tie together the learning material covered in their lectures,” says Dr. Butters. “The more complex cases are better for teaching.”
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Dr. Libby McCoid, Family Physician – Trail
Dr. McCoid is family physician and primary family practice preceptor for the ICC program in Trail. While there was an initial learning curve in understanding the process of teaching learners, Dr. McCoid has really enjoyed teaching and watching the progression of the students over the course of the year. “My patients have really taken to the students and have always been very accepting,” says Dr. McCoid. “Having the students has really added to my week and you are able to build new relationships with great people.”
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Dr. Ian Mitchell, Emergency Physician – Kamloops
Dr. Mitchell is an emergency physician and preceptor for the SMP’s clerkship program in Kamloops. He has taken an active role in teaching and scheduling medical students and residents over the course of his career. Dr. Mitchell sees having the students at RIH for the entire year as a big benefit for both the learners and the teachers. “It’s great having them here for the year, says Dr. Mitchell. “You recognize them and can call them over to see interesting cases.”
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Dr. Nicholas Half, Gynecologist – Vernon
Dr. Half is a gynecologist and the obstetrics/gynecology rotation leader for the ICC program in Vernon. Being involved with teaching medical students throughout his residency, he didn’t skip a beat when he arrived at Vernon Jubilee Hospital to set up his practice. “The students are excited about learning and I don’t want them to be nervous about women’s health,” says Dr. Half. “It’s fun to see them learn and we want to give them a good experience.”
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Dr. Dick Lewis, Dermatologist – Kamloops
Dr. Lewis is a dermatologist and rotation leader for the SMP’s clerkship program in Kamloops. He provides focused dermatology sessions for the students both at the hospital and in his office. Utilizing a mix of clinical patients and previous cases, he has really enjoyed being involved with teaching. “The students come up with most interesting questions and it makes you learn new stuff about old things,” says Dr. Lewis. “I love the experience and watching their enthusiasm.”