Student Profiles

Curious about the journeys of aspiring healthcare professionals? Our student profiles dive into the personal stories of our Faculty’s students! Discover what inspired their academic journeys, highlights of their time at UBC, and their unique perspectives and aspirations on a career in healthcare.


Carmen Huang
Carmen's passion for medicine began early, driven by a fascination with the human body and a desire to address healthcare needs in northern communities. She has a deep commitment to community health and literacy, highlighted by her work with the Reading Bear Society, where she engaged in outreach initiatives supporting early childhood education and local organizations. Read More >


Alvin Qiu
Alvin completed his PhD thesis work studying the epigenetic mechanisms driving a soft tissue cancer called synovial sarcoma. Throughout medical school, Alvin has been actively involved in student government and fostered opportunities to promote student scholarship and knowledge translation skills through his role as Editor-in-Chief of the UBC Medical Journal.  Read More >


Valerie Mok
Valerie is deeply committed to ensuring equitable access to healthcare, particularly for marginalized populations. As president of the UBC Pathways to Medicine Club, Valerie spearheads efforts to provide equitable access and guidance for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine, especially for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Read More >


The show must go online: Medical student traditions transformed for a virtual audience
When the COVID-19 pandemic upended the plans for UBC Medicine Spring Gala and MedPlay, UBC medical students found creative ways to continue these important traditions. Read More >