Congratulations to our 2022 Graduating Residents

The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine would like to congratulate our outgoing residents as they celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers in emergency medicine! Meet some of our 2022 graduates and learn more about what’s next for them.


Jocelyn Andruko


Hometown: Calgary, Alberta

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

The variety and fast pace. I like not knowing exactly how my day is going to go.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

It’s impossible to say! I learned too many important things – especially communication, being a good listener and learning to trust my own judgment.

What’s next for you?

Victoria’s ED, transport physician at STARS Winnipeg, and a locum at Vancouver General Hospital.


Britt Bailey


Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ontario

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

The diagnostic challenge of the truly undifferentiated patient combined with the fast-paced environment.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

This is a tough question to answer as residency has been full of so much learning! Recently I have been reflecting on the value of kindness – to my patients, their families, my colleagues and also to myself.

What’s next for you?

I have benefited enormously from the high-quality emergency medicine instruction in Kelowna and feel fortunate that I will be starting practise in the supported environment in which I trained. I also hope to incorporate elements of addiction medicine into my practice.


Louise Cassidy


Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

I was drawn to the meaningful connections that we get to have with multiple patients during every shift. I love the team-based nature of the Emergency Department and that together we will see anyone at any time for anything.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

There is always help available if you ask.

What’s next for you?

I am thrilled to have accepted positions at both Burnaby Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. I look forward to spending some more time with my partner and friends backcountry skiing, hiking and riding my bike.


Riley Golby


Hometown: Tsawwassen, B.C.

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

Seeing emergency medicine experts navigate the widest scope of medicine in a systematic way over and over and over.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

Using the “would I be happy if my family member received this level of care” test is a decent way to practice in general.

What’s next for you?

Working mainly at Surrey Memorial and sometimes at Royal Columbian Hospitals!


Larissa Hattin


Hometown: Bancroft, Ontario

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

I chose emergency medicine because I wanted to be the physician at the end of the bed calmly directing the chaos of a critically ill patient. It’s also an incredible privilege to be able to care for people on what can be the scariest day of their life. I love the myriad of teaching moments available throughout a shift, from educating patients about their health and symptoms, to supervising medical students and residents and talking about the specialty that I love.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

Medicine will always humble you, no matter how much you studied or how long you’ve worked. Stay humble and learn from others around you. And humour really is the best medicine.

What’s next for you?

I have accepted a full-time position as an Emergency Staff Physician in Victoria, BC and will continue teaching residents and medical students through UBC.


Ben Huang


Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

The exciting acuity, the full range of human encounters and experiences, the team-based collegiality, and the easy access to free, refrigerated ginger ale.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

During the busiest and darkest of times, I found myself returning to the grounding belief that there is more to life than medicine alone. Though the days are long, the years are short. Carve out time for the people who make your life meaningful and hold them sacred.

What’s next for you?

I’ll be working full-time in the Lower Mainland and looking to build a life and career in this beautiful city I call home. I hope to continue my hobbies, whether it’s videography, writing or releasing original music. The door is wide open and there many roads to explore!


Chantal McFetridge


Hometown: Kelowna, B.C.

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

The opportunity to work in a team environment 24/7 with “my people”.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

Always listen first and speak second. The perspectives of friends, family, colleagues and patients will always add value. Be kind and be humble.

What’s next for you?

I have taken a full-time job in the Emergency Department at Royal Columbian Hospital and am thrilled to join the talented team! I will continue to pursue interests in simulation and physician leadership through my role as an academic Emergency Physician and also plan on practicing Sports Medicine.


Colby Renschler


Hometown: Cochrane, Alberta

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

I love the acuity and the team-based environment!

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

Always be humble.

What’s next for you?

Working as a full-time emergency physician at Surrey Memorial and finishing my Pre-hospital and Transport Medicine Fellowship.


Nathan Stefani


Hometown: Nanaimo, BC

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

I’m inspired by the unpredictable diversity and constant learning found within emergency medicine, the opportunity to engage and advocate for marginalized populations, and the team of dedicated and uniquely skilled people who make the emergency department possible.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

Five years of emergency room experience has shown me the value of continued teachability, humility and being fully present for the patient in front of me. The human connections are what give this job meaning.

What’s next for you?

I’ll be starting as a full-time emergency physician in Victoria, B.C. this summer, as well as working on the addiction medicine service.


Raymond Tabeshi


Hometown: North Vancouver, B.C.

What inspired you to pursue emergency medicine?

I shadowed many different specialties during medical school and found Emergency Medicine was a perfect mix of acuity and procedures while still allowing me to continue with the activities I enjoy outside of medicine.

What is the most important thing you learned in the residency program?

Time management. Having two kids during a busy residency program and studying for the Royal College exam forces one to manage their time well.

What’s next for you?

I will be working as an emergency physician at both Burnaby and Abbotsford hospitals’ Emergency Departments as well as working as a trauma team leader in the Abbotsford trauma program.

For more information about the UBC RCPSC-EM Residency Program, please visit our program website.

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