What happened before

Some things I did for work.

Also worked as, in no particular order: copy editor, beverage promoter, ski tram operator, sports store clerk, cafeteria supervisor, and very hip bro-ista.

Today

Resident MD - UBC Family Medicine

Stoked to be training in family medicine at the University of British Columbia. Previously I trained for the better part of two years in psychiatry, but felt my passions and personal style of care was better suited towards primary care (despite my continued interests in mental health and addictions medicine).

2017-2018

Clinical Trial Coordinator / Health Coach

Coordinated a behavioural medicine clinical trials focused on supporting stroke survivors to adopt healthy lifestyle habits as secondary prevention under lead researcher Dr. Brodie Sakakibara. Acted both in an administrative capacity, and as a health coach in the study, setting the foundation for future work in this area.

2017-2018

Impact Measurement Consulting

Had the honor of spending a year working with Steve Patty at Dialogues in Action where we helped Community Schools programs develop evaluations for the important work they do. I learned how incredible BC's educators are.

2005 - 2016

Framer

Summer jobs were always working construction or doing renovations. Between school stints, did it year 'round. Learned about nails and how to hammer 'em.

2002-2003

Ski Shop Kid

When I was 15, sold and rented skis and boots and poles and snowboards to throngs of tourists and made jokes with my 20 year old boss a lot. He had great sideburns.

The letters I have after my name.

2018 - 2022

UBC | MD

Attended UBC Medical School, engaging in a variety of research and innovation efforts during this time. Most notably, plmcoach.ca

2014 - 2017

UBC | MSc. Clinical Epidemiology

We developed a physiotherapist-led physical activity counseling program using behaviour-change techniques and Fitbits. It was cool.

2010 - 2012

UVic | BSc. (Hons) Biology

Neuroscience-focused, with a research project in synaptic plasticity.

2004 - 2009

UVic | BSc. Psychology

Enjoyed my classes. Became obsessed with Science. Was unfocussed, got bad grades, leading to the above BSc #2.

Some Skills & Expertise I have.

Behavioural medicine - Expertise in health coaching, motivational interviewing, lifestyle medicine, behaviour change, and psychological theory.
Research and Innovation - Co-led in the development and implementation of novel behavioural medicine programs and their evaluation in clinical trials; published in academic journals, and successful grant applications.
Hobbies - guitar, skiing, kitesurfing, endurance sports, writing.
Can beat Super Mario Bros for the original NES in under 8 minutes.