Spring 2023 (Volume 33, Number 1)
Update from Vancouver Island
By Kimberly Northcott, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCPC
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The Vancouver Island Rheumatology Association at their
meeting on October 14th, 2022.
The Vancouver Island Rheumatology community
continues to evolve with well-deserved
acknowledgments and announcements. I would
like to recognize Dr. Milton Baker who, after
40 years of rheumatology practice, has now retired
to the love of his garden, cat, and travel.
However, we are far from left with a void. I have
the privilege to announce the addition of Dr.
Leah Ellingwood, Dr. Julia Tan, and Dr. Drew
Bowie, all exceptional graduates of the University
of British Columbia Fellowship program
who have joined our South Island team.
Further, Dr. Xenia Gukova, trained at the
University of Calgary, will be joining our Victoria
group in the spring of 2023. The Nanaimo region
is excited to welcome the arrival of Dr. Ashley
Yip, following completion of her fellowship
at the University of Alberta. Vancouver Island
will therefore boast a total of 10 adult rheumatologists
and one pediatric rheumatologist in
“The Garden City”, and four adult rheumatologists
in “The Harbour City”. We continue to collaborate
closely as an island group through the
Vancouver Island Rheumatology Association
celebrating acquisition of knowledge,
birthdays, and Dr. Paul
Davis’ knee replacement!
Kimberly Northcott, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCPC
Division Head, Rheumatology,
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Clinical Assistant Professor,
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Island Rheumatology
Association (VIHA) Chair and Organizer
Community Rheumatologist,
ArtusWest, Victoria,
British Columbia
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