“Family medicine is one of the most difficult things I have ever done. Family medicine is also one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. It is always an honour and a privilege to make a real difference in the lives of your patients. It’s been the most rewarding career!” Dr. Wendy Graham […]
Dr. Tahmeena Ali’s story begins with a childhood deeply affected by the mental illness of a close family member. Having experienced the rippling effects this had on her family and her life, Dr. Ali is particularly passionate about mitigating the trauma illness inflicts on her patients and those around them. From asthma to acquired brain […]
For Dr. Andrew Cave, the anticipation of every new day in the clinic is energizing. He says the best part of family medicine is the long-standing relationships he establishes with his patients, which he values just as much as those with his clinic partners, colleagues from other disciplines, and other team members. Born in England, […]
As a child, Dr. Paula Schwann shadowed her family physician father and was drawn to the discipline for its unique opportunity to provide comprehensive and continuous care. She pursued family medicine with passion and is proud to serve her patients through all phases of their lives. Dr. Schwann completed medical school and her family medicine […]
Born in Nova Scotia and raised in New Brunswick, Dr. Wendy Smith began exploring Canada at a young age. She was inspired to study medicine after spending time with her aunt, who worked as a nurse on Grand Manan Island and later with the Victorian Order of Nurses. After obtaining her undergraduate degree at the […]
Dr. Curtis Handford was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He completed his undergraduate medical studies at the University of Manitoba and was selected by his peers as the valedictorian of the class of 2001. He completed his residency in family and community medicine, a clinical fellowship in addiction medicine, and a Master of Health Science degree at the University […]
Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier obtained his medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed his family medicine residency program at McGill University. He then undertook a fellowship in adolescent medicine at Bellevue Hospital in New York. Dr. Tellier was appointed to the Department of Family Medicine at McGill University in 1979 and has held the […]
Dr. Jennifer Russell was inspired to pursue medicine early in life. Her brother had a debilitating medical condition and became a paraplegic as a teenager, which was devastating for the family. Growing up with him opened her eyes to the possibilities of preventive health and medicine and instilled an unshakeable sense of positivity in her. […]
Dr. Andrew Wohlgemut was born and raised in Ontario. He obtained his medical degree from Western University and completed his residency at Queen’s University. Today he is based on Prince Edward Island with his wife, Dr. Adriana Veer, and their twin boys. He and Dr. Veer both practise family medicine. In the first two years […]
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is proud to have been born in Trinity, Bonavista Bay. She says it’s “famous for being the Trinity in Newfoundland that isn’t famous!” Growing up, Dr. Fitzgerald had always wanted to study medicine. Initially she wanted to pursue community medicine and enjoyed the prospect of getting to know her patients. However, working […]
