Explore the unique stories of our diverse alumni, where passion meets purpose. Their profiles offer a glimpse into their diverse career paths, lessons learned, and the impact they’re making in their communities and industries.
Dr. Nadine Caron, MD’97
Dr. Nadine Caron is a recipient of the MD Class of 1997 UBC Medical Alumni Association Silver Anniversary Award. Dr. Nadine Caron is a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and a practising surgical oncologist in northern British Columbia. She is a professor in the Northern Medical Program and Department of Surgery, the sole Indigenous […] Read More >
William Yip, BMLSc’20, MASc’22
William Yip is the 2022–23 UBC Alumni Builder Award - Faculty of Medicine Recipient. As the inaugural Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) program alumni ambassador, William is a community builder who champions UBC’s values and is an advocate and excellent spokesperson for the BMLSc program. Read More >
Dr. Taran J. Main, MD’19, SMP
Dr. Taran J. Main is the 2022–23 UBC Alumni Builder Award – Southern Medical Program Recipient. Dr. Main is an addictions medicine specialist and family physician in the Okanagan and a dedicated alumnus of the Southern Medical Program and clinical instructor. Read More >
Harrison Kettyls, MPT’22
Harrison Kettyls is a recent graduate of the Master of Physical Therapy program at UBC. As the Physical Therapy Student Society President, he represented the MPT program within the Faculty of Medicine and aided in advocating for students. Read More >
Katrina Moorthy, MOT’22
Katrina Moorthy (she/her) is a recent graduate of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at UBC. During her time at UBC, Katrina was fortunate to represent her class as the Co-President of the Occupational Therapy Student Society and the Year 2 representative on the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) committee. She was also honoured […] Read More >
Timberly George Ambler, BSc (Phys Ther)’04
Timberly George Ambler (she/her) knew from a young age that she wanted to be a physiotherapist. All thanks to a physiotherapist in her community who became one of her earliest and longest-standing mentors in her life. She obtained a Bachelors of Kinesiology from SFU and worked as a kinesiologist for 4 years while racing road […] Read More >
Grace Shyng, BA’91, MSc’95
Audiology provides Grace with the the opportunity to combine her interests in the sciences, language arts, psychology, and counselling into one rewarding profession as an audiologist and hearing instrument practitioner. Read More >
Dr. Sarah Courtice, MD’14
As a physiatrist trained at UBC, Dr. Courtice enjoys working with the pediatric/adolescent population through the Adolescent/Young Adult rehabilitation program, as well as the Spinal Cord Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. Read More >
Graduation reflections from alum Jennifer Xenakis, BMLSc learner turned educator
It is a great privilege to work with engaged, eager, intelligent people so full of energy and promise! The BMLSc program is a journey that involves “dipping toes” into the pond of possibilities. What ignites students’ intellectual passions? Each student is a mosaic, woven by threads that have influenced their lives – parents, family, culture, […] Read More >
Claudia Singh, BMLSc’22
Claudia attributes her interest in medical sciences due to her fascination with the “why” behind things, leading to the BMLSc program to learn about the “why” and “how” behind disease. Read More >